Module Details

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Title Maths Summer Industrial Research Project
Code MATH391
Coordinator Professor DC Constantinescu-Loeffen
Mathematical Sciences
C.Constantinescu@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To acquire knowledge and experience of some of the ways in which mathematics is applied, directly or indirectly, in the workplace.
To gain knowledge and experience of work in an industrial or business environment.

Improve the ability to work effectively in small groups.

Skills in writing a substantial report, with guidance but largely independently This report will have mathematical content, and may also reflect on the work experience as a whole.

Skills in giving an oral presentation to a (small) audience of staff and students.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To have knowledge and experience of some of the ways in which mathematics is applied, directly or indirectly, in the workplace

(LO2) To have gained knowledge and experience of work on industrial or business problems.

(LO3) To acquire skills of writing, with guidance but largely independently, a research report. This report will have mathematical content.

(LO4) To acquire skills of writing a reflective log documenting their experience of project development.

(LO5) To have gained experience in giving an oral presentation to an audience of staff, students and industry representatives.


Syllabus

 

Students are arranged in groups and carry out an investigation into questions proposed by an external organisation. The project work is carried out during the summer vacation (normally between year 2 and year 3). Students will be based on campus for 6 weeks and will work in groups. Students will have a mentor from the external organisation as well as a supervisor from the departmental academic staff.

Students must attend an induction session before starting the research internship.


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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
Oral Presentation including Q&A, at end of internship time, in groups, to an audience of staff, students and industry representatives.  60    40       
Reflective log    20       
Written report    40