MATH5000M Dissertation in Mathematics
60 Credits Class Size: 60
Module manager: Dr Paul Shafer
Email: P.E.Shafer@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 Jun to 30 Sep View Timetable
Year running
2025/26
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) demonstrate the ability to plan and execute a mathematics project
b) conduct a systematic literature review on some aspect of mathematics
c) critically appraise the literature in the chosen topic
d) communicate their project by preparing outputs specified in the module handbook and an oral presentation.
Syllabus
Each student will discuss with one or more individual supervisors a suitable research project.
The title and objectives of the project will be approved by the Programme Manager. As far as possible, the projects will reflect the individual interests of individual students.
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Supervision Meetings |
6 |
1 |
6 |
| Private study hours |
594 |
| Total Contact hours |
6 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
600 |
Private study
Reading books and journal articles, writing mathematics, guided by supervisor.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress monitored through supervision meetings
Methods of Assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type |
Notes |
% of formal assessment |
| Project |
Students will conduct an independent project where their findings are assessed via a selection of outputs which may include written reports, presentations, interviews, posters, reflective logs, notes of supervision meetings or other outputs relevant to the project. The detail of outputs required and their contribution to the overall module assessment will be detailed in the module handbook. |
100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) |
100 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 30/04/2025
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