Aims & Learning Objectives: To acquaint the student with a range of material relating to the chosen topic. To foster research skills and independent learning.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate:-Advanced knowledge in the chosen field
Evidence of independent learning
An ability to initiate mathematical/statistical research
An ability to read critically and master an advanced topic in mathematics/statistics/probability to the extent of being able to expound it in a coherent, well-argued dissertation
Competence in a document preparation language to the extent of being able to typeset a dissertation with substantial mathematical/statistical content
Content: Defined in the individual project specification.
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