Module MATH3541: Individual Project III

Department: Mathematical Sciences

MATH3541: Individual Project III

Prerequisites

• At least 3 Maths modules taken in second year.

Corequisites

• At least two other Level 3 maths modules AND Group Project 3 (MATH3XXX)..

Excluded Combination of Modules

• Level 3 project modules in any other department.

Aims

• To conduct an investigation of an advanced and specialised mathematical, or mathematically adjacent, topic.
• To provide a supportive environment for self-directed study.
• To further develop the students’ written and oral communication skills.

Content

• Projects vary in topic and in approach and capture the essence of research led teaching.
• The individual project allows student to explore an advanced mathematical, or mathematically adjacent, topic in a way that develops independent learning and critical thinking skills.
• The individual project gives the student the opportunity to show initiative and take an active part in directing their learning.
• Management of the project remains the responsibility of the student with guidance and assistance from the supervisor. A diary of activities, to be maintained by the student, will aid in recording the learning the student has undertaken throughout the term.
• A written report will allow the student to demonstrate their grasp of the material they’ve learnt using standard scientific conventions, further honing their scientific writing skills.
• An oral exam in the first week of the Easter term will assess the student’s understanding of the topic they’ve investigated.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will engage in an independent learning of an advanced mathematical, or mathematical related, topic.
• Students will demonstrate mastery of knowledge in a specialised topic by means of logical reasoning, critical thinking, and conceptual understanding.

• Students will be empowered to shape their learning through self-directed exploration of advanced mathematical, or mathematical related, material.
• Students will be able to reflect on self-directed learning in a scientific context.
• Students will be able to communicate complex scientific ideas in written and oral forms.

• Students will develop independent learning skills as well as the tools to facilitate and support self-directed investigation.
• Students will be able to synthesise and integrate material from diverse sources to achieve a defined objective.
• Students will be able to effectively communicate in various settings.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The students will meet with their supervisor nine times throughout the term to discuss the material and receive support in their self-directed study.
• The students will be required to maintain a diary which will record their activities throughout the term and allow them to reflect and self-monitor their learning.
• The student will submit a 15-20 pages report which will summarise their learning while demonstrating understanding and critical analysis of an advanced mathematical, or mathematically adjacent, content.
• The students will participate in an oral exam which will assess their comprehension of the material covered.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.