MA831-6-FY-CO:
Capstone Project: Mathematics
2024/25
Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (School of)
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 03 October 2024
Friday 27 June 2025
30
08 February 2024
Requisites for this module
(none)
(none)
(none)
MA829, MA830
(none)
BSC I1G3 Data Science and Analytics,
BSC I1GB Data Science and Analytics (Including Placement Year),
BSC I1GC Data Science and Analytics (Including Year Abroad),
BSC I1GF Data Science and Analytics (Including Foundation Year)
Students should undertake about 300 hours of work for a two term Capstone Project. Students opting to undertake a full year Capstone Project are likely to have to attend the presentation part of the assessment during weeks 31-32.
The aims of this module are:
- To gain experience of some branch of mathematics, statistics, operational research or the interface of these disciplines with other fields, that the student would not meet in any module.
- To gain experience of solo work involving research concerning some previously unknown topic.
- To produce a project document and final presentation (presentation and oral examination).
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:
- Have a good idea of the basic methods for obtaining information on a topic, including the efficient use of the library or a corresponding information source.
- Understand how to set about the preparation of a project report, including the correct methods for referencing source material.
- Have experienced the difficulties of explaining the contents of a project document in final presentation (presentation and oral examination).
On top of submitting a report, students must give a presentation including an oral examination on it. General guidance on how to give a presentation will be provided, and students are advised to discuss the detailed content of their presentation with their supervisors.
No information available.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Project Outline |
|
5% |
| Coursework |
Final Project |
|
95% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
No
No
No
Prof Stephen Langdon
Brunel University London
Professor
Dr Rachel Quinlan
National University of Ireland, Galway
Senior Lecturer in Mathematics
Available via Moodle
Of 2 hours, 2 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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