Dr Jozef Skokan

This course is compulsory on the MSc in Applicable Mathematics. This course is available with permission as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.

The Dissertation in Mathematics is an individual, substantial project as an introduction to mathematical research methods. The student will investigate and study an area of mathematical research or application of advanced mathematical techniques, and to write a report on their findings. The project may include some programming. The dissertation topic will normally be proposed by the Department.

8 hours of seminars and 12 hours of seminars in the MT. 9 hours of seminars in the LT. 3 hours of seminars in the ST.

Assessment is based entirely on the report, three hard copies and one electronic copy which must be submitted by 1st September 2014. (The report may include some software relating to the project.) Detailed information about the required format for this submission will be provided during the Seminars.

Detailed suggestions for reading will be provided by the supervisor.

Dissertation (100%) in the ST.