BSc Mathematics Project

• Credit value: 60 credits at Level 6
• Convenor: Dr Dimitrios Airantzis
• Assessment: a 2000-word project proposal (15%), 2000-word mid-point report (15%) and 9500-word project report (70%)

In this final-year module you will have a unique opportunity to conduct an in-depth investigation in a mathematics area of personal or professional interest. You will develop a substantial piece of work addressing key problems under the guidance of an experienced staff member.

Indicative syllabus

• Choosing a topic
• How to conduct a review of the topic
• How to formulate aims and objectives
• Selecting an investigative methodology
• Conducting the project
• Writing and revising the report

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• utilise advanced mathematical skills and knowledge in pure or applied mathematics
• demonstrate a range of mathematical methods, techniques and analytical approaches
• appraise and critically evaluate research topics within mathematical disciplines
• develop sophisticated mathematical models and/or theoretical frameworks
• plan and execute an in-depth mathematical research project spanning several months
• demonstrate advanced abstract reasoning and mathematical proof techniques
• apply advanced mathematical methodologies to solve complex theoretical or applied problems
• compose and document mathematical research using rigorous mathematical notation and proof strategies
• employ a coherent mathematical research methodology
• use appropriate mathematical tools, computational techniques or software for mathematical analysis.