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MT5613   Advanced Topics in the History of Mathematics

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 12.00 noon Mon (odd), Wed & Fri.

The overall aim of the module is to give students an insight into the historical development of mathematics and an opportunity to research into one particular topic in some depth. This module is taught in parallel with MT4501.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take MT4501

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 lectures and 1 tutorial.

Scheduled learning hours: 35

Guided independent study hours: 165

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2 Class Tests = 34%, Coursework: Project = 66%


Re-assessment: Submission of a new project = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr I J Falconer, Dr C P Bleak, Prof M A J Chaplain