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The 4th year project is a good opportunity to do some research in an area of mathematics which is not covered in any other course. A choice of project topics will be made available to students before the start of the semester. Students will be expected to have regular meetings with their project supervisor. A written report should be submitted at the end of the course, with a presentation taking place shortly afterwards. Students should be able to demonstrate in the project that they have a good understanding of the topic they covered, often through working out examples.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Full Year | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course co-ordinator will distribute a list of topics for students to choose from. Students will indicate their preferences; the course co-ordinator will assign topics and supervisors based on these preferences and on staff workload. Requests to work on a topic of the student's own choice are acceptable, but this request will only be granted if the topic is regarded as appropriate and if suitable supervision is available.
Syllabus
The 4th year project is a good opportunity to do some research in an area of mathematics which is not covered in any other course. A choice of project topics will be made available to students before the start of the semester. Students will be expected to have regular meetings with their project supervisor. A written report should be submitted at the end of the course, with a presentation taking place shortly afterwards. Students should be able to demonstrate in the project that they have a good understanding of the topic they covered, often through working out examples.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
<30-page report and oral presentation (combined mark) |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Communicate mathematical ideas concisely and effectively, in written form. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate an understanding of a mathematical topic outwith the standard curriculum. |
| Procedural | Create | Create professional-looking documents using the mathematical typesetting software LaTeX. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Find and critically evaluate relevant sources of information, via a variety of search methods. |
| Reflection | Create | Work independently to plan and complete a large piece of work in a timely fashion. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
2-page literature review Written feedback will be provided |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Create | Create professional-looking documents using the mathematical typesetting software LaTeX. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Find and critically evaluate relevant sources of information, via a variety of search methods. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Final presentation to examiners (approx. 45 minutes plus questions). Feedback is only provided informally on request, with grades being withheld until after the Examiner’s meetings |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Communicate mathematical ideas concisely and effectively, in the form of an oral presentation. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate an understanding of a mathematical topic outwith the standard curriculum. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
4-page individual report Written feedback provided by supervisor, and peer-to-peer feedback given |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Mini-presentation (10 minutes plus questions) on project topic, to whole cohort. Verbal and written feedback provided |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Communicate mathematical ideas concisely and effectively, in the form of an oral presentation. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate an understanding of a mathematical topic outwith the standard curriculum. |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Reflection | Create | Work independently to plan and complete a large piece of work in a timely fashion. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Communicate mathematical ideas concisely and effectively, in written form. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate an understanding of a mathematical topic outwith the standard curriculum. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Communicate mathematical ideas concisely and effectively, in the form of an oral presentation. |
| Procedural | Create | Create professional-looking documents using the mathematical typesetting software LaTeX. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Find and critically evaluate relevant sources of information, via a variety of search methods. |
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