Module Details

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title MATH499 - Project for M.Math.
Code MATH499
Coordinator Dr P Buividovich
Mathematical Sciences
Pavel.Buividovich@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 M Level Whole Session 15

Aims

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

Students doing this project in certain areas will become effective in the use of appropriate software/coding.


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 one-semester module for Year 4 G101 Mathematics MMath students. Research is performed in an advanced topic in a particular area of Mathematics under the supervision of a member of staff, which is followed by preparation of a report and an oral presentation. It is hoped that this will provide further insights into advanced subjects and additional experience in handling specialist literature.


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.    90       
Oral presentation.    10