Dissertation (Mathematics) (839G1)
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Dissertation (Mathematics)
Module 839G1
Module details for 2025/26.
60 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
Student undertakes a 20,000-word dissertation from a wide choice of topics, taken under the supervision of a faculty member. This includes personal tutorial hours, where the student and supervisor discuss progress.
Module learning outcomes
Acquisition of specialised knowledge in the field of Mathematics
To develop scientific and technical writing skills
To develop skills in effective oral presentation
To develop skills in communication of scientific results to experts and wider audiences
To command intellectual skills in the analysis and interpretation of the current relevant research literature
Writing a self-contained document describing a full mathematical theory, computational method, or applied mathematical model.
Ability to use professional scientific writing software: LaTeX, BibTeX, PGF/TikZ, Beamer/Tex, etc.
Ability to use mathematically oriented software and libraries (Octave, Sage, Python, C/C++) and produce programmes to test ideas.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (20000 words) | Resit assessment period Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 90.00% |
| Presentation | Summer Vacation Week 10 Fri 16:00 | 10.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
Prof Michael Melgaard
Assess convenor, Convenor
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Dr Nicholas Simm
Convenor, Assess convenor
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