64503 MITSC DISSERTATION C

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
99	64503 	S2  	D 	MITSC DISSERTATION C      	2.00

Contents

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

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

64501

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  64504,  enables
students to develop and use research capability and an advanced  level
of mathematical or computer science skills.

SYNOPSIS:

This  unit forms a middle part of the research component of the  MITSc
programme.  From  the foundation established in 64501,  students  will
make  progress  towards  completing  a  selected  project  in  applied
mathematics,  statistics or computer science with the  supervision  of
appropriate  staff from the Department of Mathematics  and  Computing.
The  project  will consist of review and research into a well  defined
area   of  mathematics,  statistics  or  computer  science  and  their
application.  In  this unit, information and ideas will  be  gathered,
created,   organised,  analysed  and  discussed  in  a  critical   and
evaluative  manner.  The  topic of the project  will  be  selected  in
consultation with the staff of the Department.

OBJECTIVES:

Successful completion of this unit will enable students to:

1. demonstrate the ability to carry out an investigation of a
   suitable and approved research topic;
   
2. 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
   project.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Candidates   will   investigate  a  research   topic   in
consultation with appropriate staff of the Department  of
Mathematics and Computing.
Texts:
To be advised depending on the research project.

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Appropriate material from: œ books, monographs; œ journals and
conference proceedings; œ 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 WWW
1   S              T.B.A.    LITERATURE SURVEY                                   N   N
2   S              T.B.A.    PRELIMINARY PROJECT REPORT                          N   N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    A  grade of SP will be awarded for this unit when the student has
     completed  the above components of assessment and a  final  grade
     for  the unit will be assigned upon completion and assessment  of
     64504, MITSc Dissertation D.
2    In  accordance  with  University's  Assignment  Extension  Policy
     (Regulation  5.9), the examiner of a unit may grant an  extension
     of  the  due  date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances.
     This  policy  may  be  found in the USQ  Handbook,  the  Distance
     Education  Study  Guide and the Faculty of Sciences'  Orientation
     Handbook for new on-campus students. All students are advised  to
     study and follow the guidelines associated with this policy.