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Module Catalogue

For information on which modules are specific to your programme, please see : Programme requirements index 2019-2020.

Curricular information may be subject to change.

MT5991 Professional Skills for Mathematical Scientists

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Availability restrictions: Available only to students studying MSc Mathematics

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module encompasses a range of skills, both generic and topic specific, together with taught components aimed at providing an appreciation of both breadth and depth of research areas in Pure or Applied Mathematics. The precise programme of study, together with the identification of the relevant software expertise required, will be determined in consultation with the student's supervisor.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Varies. Typically 1 project supervision per week over whole year.

Scheduled learning hours: 24

Guided independent study hours: 276

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

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

Re-assessment: Resubmission of coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor J D Mitchell
Module teaching staff: Prof James Mitchell
Module coordinator email jdm3@st-andrews.ac.uk