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MA50215: Specialist reading course

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Mathematical Sciences
Credits: 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 120
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 2
Assessment Summary: CWOI 20%, CWRI 80%
Assessment Detail:
  • Report (CWRI 80%)
  • Presentation (CWOI 20%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: On completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate:
* advanced knowledge in the chosen field
* evidence of independent learning
* an ability to read critically and master an advanced topic in mathematics/statistics/probability


Aims: To acquaint the student with a range of material relating to the chosen topic through directed reading and independent learning.

Content: Defined in the individual course specification.

Course availability:

MA50215 is Optional on the following courses:

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Notes:

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