MMath Project (846G1)
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MMath Project
Module 846G1
Module details for 2025/26.
45 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The work for the project and the writing of the project report will have a major role in bringing together material that the student has mastered up to Year 3 and is mastering in Year 4. It will consist of a sustained investigation of a mathematical topic at Masters' level. The project report will be typeset using TeX/LaTeX (mathematical document preparation system). The use of mathematical typesetting, (mathematics-specific) information technology and databases and general research skills such as presentation of mathematical material to an audience, gathering information, usage of (electronic) scientific libraries will be taught and acquired during the project.
Module learning outcomes
On conclusion of the MMath Project, a successful student is expected to have planned and executed a major piece of work with limited input from a member of staff;
formed and communicated a synoptic and integrated view of the diverse components of their chosen topic;
learned how to approach a complex task in a structured and logical manner using appropriate techniques and methods;
written a structured and coherent project using TeX/LaTeX;
sought, acquired and used references effectively,
present and communicate information in a clear and concise form in an oral presentation
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Spring Semester Week 11 Fri 16:00 | 15.00% |
| Report | Autumn Semester Week 11 Thu 16:00 | 10.00% |
| Dissertation (15000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 75.00% |
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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 10000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 00000100000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Gabriel Koch
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