Course Details in 2027/28 Session


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Module Title LH Research Skills in Mathematics
SchoolMathematics
Department Mathematics
Module Code 06 23753
Module Lead Dr Corneliu Hoffman
Level Honours Level
Credits 20
Semester Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-8 hours
Project supervision-3 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-4 hours
Total: 15 hours
Exclusions
Description The aim of this independent learning module is to develop student skills in research and investigation, report writing, group work and presentation. A short series of lectures will introduce students to relevant research and library search techniques and discuss report writing and presenttions skills. The rest of the module consists of independent research into an appropriate mathematical topic. Students will have a small number of group meetings with a supervisor, during which they will discuss their own and other students' work. Students will produce a short report on their investigations and give an oral presentation.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module the student should be able to:
  • Undertake and report on literature searches;
  • Constructively criticise the work of others;
  • Plan and write a report on a mathematical topic;
  • Present report findings;
  • Give an oral presentation.
Assessment 23753-01 : Project : Coursework (80%)
23753-03 : Presentation : Presentation (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Research and library skills 15%; Project plan and draft 15%; Project report 60%; Oral presentation 10%
Other None
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