MTH3000 · Mathematics research project level 3

Overview

This unit provides you with an opportunity to work with a supervisor and complete a mathematical research project chosen from a range of areas of mathematics and statistics, including astrophysics, dynamics, chaos, computing algorithm design, number theory, logic and meteorology. You will complete a written final report, two written progress reports, and will give an oral presentation on their work.

Areas of study: Applied mathematics Mathematical statistics Mathematics Pure mathematics

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Appreciate the power of mathematics and its applications;
2. Demonstrate research skills including accessing the existing literature, analysing data, and where appropriate developing and checking mathematical models;
3. Apply high-level critical thinking skills to using and analysing data collections both in the library and on the Internet;
4. Demonstrate high-level communication skills by presenting both an oral and written report on their work;
5. Use technical word processing packages and graphics software effectively in the presentation of their work;
6. Understand applications of mathematics beyond those in mathematics and statistics units.

Workload

12 hours per week (on average) comprising 1 hour per week of meetings with supervisor, and 11 hours per week of private study (reading, searching for literature, writing, investigating, developing models or proofs, etc.)

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.