Unit information: Project in 2016/17

Unit name	Project
Unit code	MATH32201
Credit points	10
Level of study	H/6
Teaching block(s)	Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director	Professor. Welch
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	MATH 11007 Calculus 1 and MATH 11005 Linear Algebra &Geometry and either MATH 11009 Mechanics 1 or Core Physics A
Co-requisites	None
School/department	School of Mathematics
Faculty	Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

Aims:

To give students an opportunity to study a topic of their choice, working more or less independently, and to develop experience of report-writing and oral presentation.

There is a very wide range of topics available. Details can be found at http://www.maths.bris.ac.uk/study/undergrad/

Additional unit information can be found at http://www.maths.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergrad/current_units/index.html

Intended Learning Outcomes

• How to independently research a mathematical topic
• How to use the mathematical literature
• How to manage time over the length of the project
• How to write a report on the work that has been carried out
• How to give a technical presentation

Transferable Skills:

Self-directed study; library research and use of the mathematical literature; time management; report writing; oral presentation.

Teaching Information

Guidance from supervisor, leading to independent study with further discussion with supervisor as necessary. Skills training is provided early in Teaching Block 1.

Assessment Information

Written report (contributing 90% of the final assessment mark) and short talk (contributing 10% of the final assessment mark).

Reading and References

Reading and references are available at http://www.maths.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergrad/current_units/index.html