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Mälardalen University, School of Education, Culture and Communication

Objectives

The course shall:
- Give a deeper knowledge of a mathematical subject
- Develop the ability to formulate a problem and to work independently
- Develop the ability to present knowledge and the results obtained in speech and writing.

Learning objectives

After completing the course the student should be able to
- independently, in writing and orally, present the basics of the problem area and solution methodology and the results obtained in the completed project.
- Present all relevant literature and other sources used in the project and clearly and accurately refer to this information in the written report.
- If the project is applied conduct computer-based experimental studies with data, models, algorithms, and software, and present the results graphically and numerically in tables, as well as comment and draw conclusions from the results.

Course content

The larger part of this course is an independent study which shall be done individually or in groups. A supervisor is appointed to every student or group. The work shall be described in a written plan which shall be approved by the supervisor who is also the course examiner. The work shall be presented both in a written report and orally at a seminar. In addition to the independent work the course may contain literature searches, literature studies and seminars.

Prerequisites

Non-overlapping courses in Mathematics/Applied Mathematics with a total sum of at least 30 credits.

Examination

Rules and regulations for examinations in undergraduate education at Mälardalen University

Marks

Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG).

Workload

1.5 credits correspond to approximately 40 hours per week. The individual labor input, i.e. hours per week, may however vary depending on previous knowledge or other circumstances.

Literature

The literature is preliminary until 15 working-days prior to the first course opportunity of the semester.