It is a multifaceted module covering various aspects of scientific communication from presenting a research paper to presenting yourself to the job market.
Module aims
Complete learning of Python. Learn LaTeX. Review the first year material at the beginning of the second year. Prepare the students for the job market. Provide an opportunity for students to learn Mathematics directly from books and other sources and to develop research skills. Develop written and oral exposition skills.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Latex, Python mini-course on Moodle
Year 1 Refresher
Employability study
Mathematical Essay
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
The students will research their own topics for the essay, and look through many sources to come up with their own story but they will not be doing any original research.
Subject specific skills
It is a multi-component module, where the students will learn several research and communication tools. It will include further mastering of Python as well as getting familiar with LaTeX. For the essay itself the students have the opportunity to choose their own topic, and then to learn some in-depth mathematics directly from books and other sources. They will develop written and oral exposition skills and learn how to write mathematics well. They will develop research skills, including planning, use of library and the internet.
Transferable skills
independent study
research skills
formal writing & typesetting
essay and curriculum vitae writing
presentation skills
experience of working under a supervisor
Python and LaTeX (which could be replaced if other tools become standard
Study time
Type
Required
Optional
Lectures
13 sessions of 1 hour (9%)
1 session of
Seminars
(0%)
1 session of
Tutorials
1 session of (0%)
Project supervision
4 sessions of (0%)
Supervised practical classes
(0%)
3 sessions of
Private study
137 hours (91%)
Total
150 hours
Private study description
Complete the refresher Prepare and complete quizzes Research and write essay Prepare for presentation
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A3
Weighting
Study time
Eligible for self-certification
Essay
50%
No
Word limit: 12 pages
Essay Presentation
20%
No
Essay presentation
Python Mini-Course Assessment
15%
No
Moodle based mini-course assessment
Year 1 Refresher Homework
10%
No
Long homework to refresh the first year foundations, analysis, linear and abstract algebra and mathematical modelling
Essay Plan and Draft
5%
No
Student submits an essay plan in Term 1 and an essay draft in Term 2.
Assessment group R3
Weighting
Study time
Eligible for self-certification
Essay
100%
No
Word limit: 12 pages
Feedback on assessment
Formative feedback available from the personal tutor throughout year. Assessment of earlier components is available during the year.
Courses
This module is Core for:
Year 2 of UMAA-G105 Undergraduate Master of Mathematics (with Intercalated Year)
Year 2 of UMAA-G100 Undergraduate Mathematics (BSc)
UMAA-G103 Undergraduate Mathematics (MMath)
Year 2 of G100 Mathematics
Year 2 of G103 Mathematics (MMath)
Year 2 of UMAA-G1NC Undergraduate Mathematics and Business Studies
Year 2 of UMAA-G1N2 Undergraduate Mathematics and Business Studies (with Intercalated Year)
Year 2 of UMAA-G101 Undergraduate Mathematics with Intercalated Year
This module is Option list A for:
Year 2 of UMAA-GL11 Undergraduate Mathematics and Economics
Year 2 of UECA-GL12 Undergraduate Mathematics and Economics (with Intercalated Year)
It is a multifaceted module covering various aspects of scientific communication from presenting a research paper to presenting yourself to the job market.
Module aims
Complete learning of Python. Learn LaTeX. Review the first year material at the beginning of the second year. Prepare the students for the job market. Provide an opportunity for students to learn Mathematics directly from books and other sources and to develop research skills. Develop written and oral exposition skills.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Latex, Python mini-course on Moodle
Year 1 Refresher
Employability study
Mathematical Essay
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
The students will research their own topics for the essay, and look through many sources to come up with their own story but they will not be doing any original research.
Subject specific skills
It is a multi-component module, where the students will learn several research and communication tools. It will include further mastering of Python as well as getting familiar with LaTeX. For the essay itself the students have the opportunity to choose their own topic, and then to learn some in-depth mathematics directly from books and other sources. They will develop written and oral exposition skills and learn how to write mathematics well. They will develop research skills, including planning, use of library and the internet.
Transferable skills
independent study
research skills
formal writing & typesetting
essay and curriculum vitae writing
presentation skills
experience of working under a supervisor
Python and LaTeX (which could be replaced if other tools become standard
Study time
Type
Required
Optional
Lectures
13 sessions of 1 hour (9%)
1 session of
Seminars
(0%)
1 session of
Tutorials
1 session of (0%)
Project supervision
4 sessions of (0%)
Supervised practical classes
(0%)
3 sessions of
Private study
137 hours (91%)
Total
150 hours
Private study description
Complete the refresher Prepare and complete quizzes Research and write essay Prepare for presentation
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A3
Weighting
Study time
Eligible for self-certification
Essay
50%
No
Word limit: 12 pages
Essay Presentation
20%
No
Essay presentation
Python Mini-Course Assessment
15%
No
Moodle based mini-course assessment
Year 1 Refresher Homework
10%
No
Long homework to refresh the first year foundations, analysis, linear and abstract algebra and mathematical modelling
Essay Plan and Draft
5%
No
Student submits an essay plan in Term 1 and an essay draft in Term 2.
Assessment group R3
Weighting
Study time
Eligible for self-certification
Essay
100%
No
Word limit: 12 pages
Feedback on assessment
Formative feedback available from the personal tutor throughout year. Assessment of earlier components is available during the year.
Courses
This module is Core for:
Year 2 of UMAA-G105 Undergraduate Master of Mathematics (with Intercalated Year)
Year 2 of UMAA-G100 Undergraduate Mathematics (BSc)
UMAA-G103 Undergraduate Mathematics (MMath)
Year 2 of G100 Mathematics
Year 2 of G103 Mathematics (MMath)
Year 2 of UMAA-G1NC Undergraduate Mathematics and Business Studies
Year 2 of UMAA-G1N2 Undergraduate Mathematics and Business Studies (with Intercalated Year)
Year 2 of UMAA-G101 Undergraduate Mathematics with Intercalated Year
This module is Option list A for:
Year 2 of UMAA-GL11 Undergraduate Mathematics and Economics
Year 2 of UECA-GL12 Undergraduate Mathematics and Economics (with Intercalated Year)
