University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 40

ECTS credits : 20

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: This module is not running from 2019/20 onwards and has been replaced by the new module MT5599 (Advanced Project in Mathematics/Statistics).

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This is a more substantial project which, for MMath students, will replace the existing Honours project. The project will be chosen from an approved list of topics. The student will be required to investigate a topic in some depth, submit a report by the end of April and give a presentation.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): The student must have been accepted to an MPhys or MMath programme

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Typically and on average, 40 mins of project supervisions per week over whole year

Scheduled learning hours: 16

Guided independent study hours: 384

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%: Project = 80%, Presentation = 20%

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

Re-assessment: Resubmission of project = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor N Ruskuc
Module teaching staff: Prof Nikola Ruskuc
Module coordinator email nik.ruskuc@st-andrews.ac.uk