Course syllabus for Individual project in mathematics and mathematical statistics

Course syllabus adopted 2021-02-26 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameIndividuellt projekt i matematik och matematisk statistik
  • CodeMVE405
  • Credits15 Credits
  • OwnerMPENM
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyMathematics
  • DepartmentMATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 20128
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0113 Written and oral assignments 15 c
Grading: TH		15 c

In programmes

Examiner

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Course round 2

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 20162
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0113 Written and oral assignments 15 c
Grading: TH		 7.5 c7.5 c

    Examiner

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    Eligibility

    General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
    Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

    Specific entry requirements

    English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
    Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

    Course specific prerequisites

    BSc degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology or similar, and any prerequisite knowledge required for the individual project, as judged by the examiner and the supervisor of the project.

    Aim

    The course should make it possible for students to carry out an individual project, on a graduate level, at an academic institute, in industry, or in other sectors of society. In the individual project in mathematics and mathematical statistics the student should integrate, deepen and develop his/her knowledge within a limited area of mathematics and/or mathematical statistics. The project aims to give the student knowledge and skill in scientific and engineering work, and to make the student acquainted with an environment representative for academic research and/or future labor market.

    Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

    - formulate and limit the scope of a problem within the chosen subject area - plan the work to solve and report the problem with given resources and within given time frame - search, read and evaluate available literature and other background information - integrate and develop knowledge and skill within the chosen problem - execute theoretical/laboratory work to reach the goals of the project - collect and interpret theoretical/laboratory results - communicate the project results and how these meet with the project goals and effect goals, in a written report and at an oral presentation

    Content

    The content of the project may vary, but must be defined at the start of the project. The project should be clearly oriented towards research and development.

    Organisation

    The project can be carried out at an academic institution or within a suitable industry or similar. There must be a responsible supervisor, who should give the student the support necessary for the execution of the project within the given framework. It is up to the individual student to organise a specific project, in collaboration with the intended supervisor. The content and organisation of the project must be accepted by the examiner and the supervisor prior to the startup of the project work.

    Literature

    Necessary literature (Text books and research articles) for executing the project and evaluating the project results.

    Examination including compulsory elements

    The project is examined by a written project report, and by an oral presentation.

    The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.