Module Details
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Title MAIN DISSERTATION
Code MATL554
Coordinator Dr S Mitra
Mathematical Sciences
Sovan.Mitra@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 60

Aims

The aim of the main dissertation is for thestudent, under guidance from his or her supervisor, to research a substantialmathematical topic thoroughly and write his or her own clear and coherentaccount of it. (There is no formal limit but a rough guide is that successfuldissertations are usually 50-60 pages long). The account may contain originalmaterial in the form of new examples or computations, full details of proofsonly available in sketch form in the literature, or even new results or newproofs of known results.  There is no requirement to produce publishableoriginal work, but the level of detail and depth of the material should begreater than in the preliminary dissertation. Indeed, it is common (althoughnot necessary) for students to continue their preliminary dissertation work inthe main dissertation, and to work with the same supervisor.  It is acceptable to summarise material from thepreliminary dissertation in the main one, where this makes it more complete orc oherent, provided that this material is clearly labelled as such. Of course,the mark for the main dissertation will be based only on the new material.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Familiarity with an area of currentresearch interest within mathematics, including knowledge of some technicaldetails;

(LO2) Ability to research a topic using a variety of resources includinglibraries and the internet;

(LO3) Ability to perform original calculations and/or describe new examples ofa known theory and/or obtain new mathematical results and/or fill in gaps anddetails in proofs of known results;

(LO4) Ability to explain mathematical ideas clearly in written form, and placethem within the context of their history and applications;

(LO5) Ability to write a well-formatted mathematical text using appropriatesoftware, including the ability to include graphics, tables of contents,cross-references, citations and a bibliography;

(LO6) Ability to work independently on aproject, and to manage own time.

(S1) Organisational skills

(S2) Communication skills

(S3) Problem solving skills

Syllabus
 

Individuallytailored for each student in discussion with their supervisor.

Recommended Texts
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Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

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Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Written dissertation There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Summer  50-60 pages    100       
Written dissertation There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Summer  50-60 pages    100