University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Both

Availability restrictions: Available only to students on an MMath, MPhys or MSc degree programme in the School

Planned timetable: Weekly supervision as arranged with supervisor.

This module provides the opportunity for a student to study an Advanced topic as a reading course under the supervision of a member of staff. The topic will be disjoint from that of other taught modules, broadening the selection of advanced material available. Students will meet regularly with their supervisor and follow a planned programme of independent study, with associated assessment, as specified in the Letter of Agreement.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): The student requires a letter of agreement

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take MT5990

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Typically 1 hour supervision each week.

Scheduled learning hours: 11

Guided independent study hours: 139

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 2-hour written examination = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor A L Wilmot-Smith
Module teaching staff: As Letter of Agreement
Module coordinator email aw37@st-andrews.ac.uk