64504 MITSC DISSERTATION D

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
97	64504 	S2  	D 	MITSC DISSERTION D        	2.00

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Co-requisite(s)
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

64501

CO-REQUISITE(S)

64502 64503

RATIONALE:

An  in-depth  project  and  dissertation on a  specialised  research  topic  are
necessary  to  prepare graduates for further research and  responsible  jobs  in
mathematics or computing and their applications.  This unit, in conjunction with
64501,  64502 and 64503, enables students to develop and use research capability
and an advanced level of mathematical or computer science skills.

SYNOPSIS:

This unit forms the final part of the research component of the MITSc programme.
From  the foundation established in 64501 and from the continued development  in
64502   and  64503,  students  will  complete  a  selected  project  in  applied
mathematics, statistics or computer science with the supervision of  appropriate
staff from the Department of Mathematics and Computing.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able
to:

1. demonstrate the ability to keep abreast of developments in
   mathematics or computer science;
   
2. demonstrate the ability to execute and refine a selected
   research investigation;
   
3. demonstrate the ability to develop higher level mathematical,
   statistical or computer science skills which include the
   analysis, synthesis and evaluation of factors involved in the
   investigation of the research topic;
   
4. demonstrate the ability to complete an extensive research
   based investigation and to evaluate the results;
   
5. effectively document and communicate the results of the
   investigation and the methods used in a dissertation.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)


Candidates will finalise and report on their investigation
of the approved research topic.

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Appropriate material from:
ú books, monographs;
ú journals and conference proceedings;
ú computer software and material from electronic sources.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Project Work                                  	310
Supervisor Consultation                       	30

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL
1   S    5.00      T.B.A.    SEMINAR                                   5.00      N
2   S    95.00     T.B.A.    DISSERTATION                              95.00     N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1
In accordance with University Policy and Guidelines,
i     an Examiner may grant an extension of the due date of an
      assignment in extenuating circumstances;
ii    no assignments will be accepted for assessment purposes
      after assignments or model solutions have been released
      except in extenuating circumstances;
iii   assignments submitted after the due date without any
      extenuating circumstances will attract a penalty of at
      most 20% of the assigned mark for each working day late;
iv    students who submit an assignment after the due date and
      wish to claim extenuating circumstances, must provide
      documentary evidence with the assignment explaining the
      circumstances;
v     the unit examiner shall consider a claim for extenuating
      circumstances and decide on the outcome;
vi    the decision of the Dean shall be final in any dispute
      that may arise in the implementation of these guidelines.