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MT5990   Independent Study Module

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

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

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

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 those available in other modules.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): In taking this module undergraduate students must have permission of Head of School.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: Typically 1 hour project supervisions.

Scheduled learning hours: 12

Guided independent study hours: 188

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: Dr A L Wilmot-Smith
Module teaching staff: Dr A Wilmot-Smith