Module Details
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Title MATH490 - Project for M.Math.
Code MATH490
Coordinator Dr P Buividovich
Mathematical Sciences
Pavel.Buividovich@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 M Level Whole Session 30

Aims

To demonstrate a critical understanding and historical appreciation of some branch of mathematics by means of directed reading and preparation of a report.

The MATH490 project should treat its subject at a more advanced level and in greater depth than MATH499 projects. Working on this year-long project can provide a good base to continue mathematical studies through PhD.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To gain a greater understanding of the chosen mathematical topic and an appreciation of the historical context.

(LO2) To learn how to understand abstract mathematical concepts and explain them

(LO3) To have gained experience in consulting related relevant literature.

(LO4) To learn how to construct a written project report.

(LO5) To have gained experience in making an oral presentation.

(LO6) To have gained familiarity with a scientific word-processing package such as LaTeX or TeX.

Syllabus
 

This is a two-semester module for Year 4 G101 Mathematics MMath students. Research is performed in an advanced interesting topic which should lead to acquiring knowledge useful for potential continuation of mathematical studies through a PhD. Students who took a project module in Year 3 have the opportunity to continue research in the same topic.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.

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

Co-requisite modules:
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

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 project report.  0    90       
Oral presentation.  0    10