Programme & Unit Catalogues

MA50215: Specialist reading course

Academic Year:	2019/0
Owning Department/School:	Department of Mathematical Sciences
Credits:	6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours:	120
Level:	Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:	Semester 2
Assessment Summary:	CW 100%
Assessment Detail:	Coursework (CW 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:	Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Description:	Aims & Learning Objectives: To acquaint the student with a range of material relating to the chosen topic through directed reading 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 read critically and master an advanced topic in mathematics/statistics/probability Content: Defined in the individual course specification.
Programme availability:	MA50215 is Optional on the following programmes: Department of Mathematical Sciences RSMA-AFM16 : Integrated PhD Statistical Applied Mathematics TSMA-AFM17 : MRes Statistical Applied Mathematics TSMA-AFM08 : MSc Modern Applications of Mathematics TSMA-AFM16 : MSc Statistical Applied Mathematics

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