MT5824
Topics in Groups
2018-2019
20
10
SCQF level 11
1
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 1
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
The overall aim of this module is to build on the foundations established in MT4003, and take the students further into this important and beautiful branch of mathematics. More specifically, through a selection of topics, some of which will be of current research interest in St Andrews, it will introduce students to advanced techniques of handling groups and classifying them.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass MT4003
Weekly contact: 2.5 lectures (weeks 1 - 10), 1 tutorial and 1 examples class (weeks 2 - 11).
Scheduled learning hours: 45
Guided independent study hours: 155
As used by St Andrews: 2.5-hour Written Examination = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 100%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%
Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%