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Minor Research Project Part 1 (MAST90114)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1 (Extended)
Semester 2 (Extended)
Overview
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In this subject, students undertake a substantial research program in the area of Mathematics and Statistics. The research will be conducted under the supervision of a member of the School's academic staff. A list of the research interests of the School of Mathematics and Statistics is outlined on the website of the School. The results will be reported in the form of a thesis and an oral presentation.
Intended learning outcomes
After completing this subject students should have:
- discovered the challenge of research in Mathematics and Statistics;
- a deeper knowledge of Mathematics and Statistics;
- completed a substantial piece of research; and
- a sound preparation for future research in Mathematics or Statistics.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:
- problem-solving skills including the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems, identify relevant solution strategies and conduct research;
- analytical skills through the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis;
- presentation skills, both written and oral; and
- time management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing commitments.
Last updated: 6 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This research project option is only available to students in special cases, and only with approval of the Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) program coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 6 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A preliminary literature survey and research plan (pass/fail)
| At the end of week eight of Minor Research Project Part 1 | N/A |
A thesis is the main requirement. Theses are expected to be 30-40 pages in length, excluding references, appendices, figures and tables. Two bound hard copies of the thesis are to be submitted two weeks prior to the end of the teaching period in the final semester of Research project enrolment
| After the full 25 points of enrolment in the Minor Research Project component | 90% |
Students will have to give presentations on their research projects in the last week of that teaching period
| On a date to be announced by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the beginning of semester | 10% |
Additional details
The assessment requirements above are applicable to the entire 25 point Minor Research Project.
Last updated: 6 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Matthew Tam Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 30 June 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 30 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator Matthew Tam Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 24 December 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 24 December 2024 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Time commitment details
Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, a student enrolled in a 50 point research project subject would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of forty hours per week or 800 hours for the semester. Students enrolled in a 37.5, 25 or 12.5 point research subject would be expected to be engaged in their research on a pro-rata basis.
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Last updated: 6 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)
Last updated: 6 March 2024