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Research Project Part 1 (MAST90119)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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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 of the research will be reported in the form of a thesis and an oral presentation.

A Research Methods Mini Course (RMMC) will be run during Part 1 of the Research Project.

Students should leave the RMMC with an understanding of:

1. the basic nature of research;

2. how to cite correctly and run a citation manager;

3. how to organise their time to begin researching effectively;

4. how to foster academic integrity to avoid the danger of plagiarism.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this subject students should have:

  • discovered the challenge of research in Mathematics and Statistics;
  • developed a deeper knowledge of Mathematics and Statistics;
  • completed a substantial piece of research; and
  • established 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: 20 February 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Students must satisfy the requirements for entry into the Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics program).

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST90116 Research Project Part 1
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 20 February 2024

Assessment

Additional details

Please refer to Research Project Part 1 MAST90116 for Assessment details.

Last updated: 20 February 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1 (Extended)
    CoordinatorMatthew Tam
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThis subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period26 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 ends30 June 2024

    Semester 1 (Extended) contact information

    ms-msc-coordinator@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2 (Extended)
    CoordinatorMatthew Tam
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThis subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 24 December 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends24 December 2024

    Semester 2 (Extended) contact information

    ms-msc-coordinator@unimelb.edu.au

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.

What do these dates mean

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    - Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).

    Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.

Last updated: 20 February 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

Last updated: 20 February 2024