MT4598 Enterprise Project in Mathematics / Statistics

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Not Applicable

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr S Huczynska

Dr S Huczynska
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Team Taught

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module serves as an option for the final year project in mathematics and statistics. Students will submit a portfolio comprising a range of outputs based on a single research topic, where the topic addresses a real-world problem, is amenable to group work and may involve external partners. The students make independent submissions consisting of a flexible but compulsory element (70% of the module grade) alongside a free choice element (30% of the module grade). The compulsory component comprises: a written technical report (40% of the module grade) alongside a written reflective element (10% of the module grade) and a 15-minute summary presentation of the work, as one of slidecast/video podcast/live presentation (20%). The remaining 30% is a single element selected from diverse options suitable to the project.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE, THE STUDENT REQUIRES A LETTER OF AGREEMENT

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE MT4796 OR TAKE MT4794 OR TAKE MT4599 OR TAKE MT5599

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Resubmission of project = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Meetings with project supervisor as arranged. Expect roughly fortnightly meetings over the project period e.g. 1 hour every 2 weeks.

Scheduled learning hours

10

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

140

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding of the key mathematical or statistical concepts and methods in their chosen area for the project
  • Understand the significance of their subject matter and its links with other areas
  • Present their findings in forms that advance the needs of the real-world project e.g. software, exemplar case-studies, popular press style article.
  • Present their key findings in the form of a short presentation, either live, or online version (e.g. videocast, slidecast) as befits project needs.
  • Identify and display personal improvements in aspects of their entrepreneurial mindset e.g. creativity, confidence and adaptability, problem solving