School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Honours Thesis Preparation
  • Unit Code

    MAT5220
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit involves the background research leading to the development of a proposal for the Mathematics Honours project. The unit includes coverage of topics to aid research: information technology; library resources; oral and written communication; and mathematics and statistics software tools.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse relevant literature and develop a formal literature survey for a chosen research topic at the Honours level.
  2. Develop a formal research proposal at the Honours level.
  3. Effectively argue the value and importance of an Honours research topic and the appropriateness of proposed methodologies.
  4. Effectively identify and use information sources (books, journals, etc.) in the library.
  5. Present a research seminar.

Unit Content

  1. Critical analysis of literature as background reading for the project.
  2. Mathematics and Statistics Software Tools - Examples may include MATLAB, Excel, SPSS.
  3. Oral and written communication skills.
  4. The nature and scope of an Honours project.
  5. The structure of an Honours project proposal.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Initially the unit will be based on consultations between the student, the unit co-ordinator and potential supervisors. Following selection of a supervisor and topic of interest the student will consult with the supervisor regarding relevant literature, identification of the project, development of the proposal, presentation of the research seminar and the identification of special intellectual and practical skills the student will require. The student will also maintain contact with the unit co-ordinator.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Presentation ^Research Seminar30%
Report ^Research Proposal70%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Knuth, D. (1989). Mathematical writing. MAA notes No 14. Washington, DC: The Mathematical Association of America.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Honours Thesis Preparation
  • Unit Code

    MAT5220
  • Year

    2016
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit involves the background research leading to the development of a proposal for the Mathematics Honours project. The unit includes coverage of topics to aid research: information technology; library resources; oral and written communication; and mathematics and statistics software tools.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critically analyse relevant literature and develop a formal literature survey for a chosen research topic at the Honours level.
  2. Develop a formal research proposal at the Honours level.
  3. Effectively argue the value and importance of an Honours research topic and the appropriateness of proposed methodologies.
  4. Effectively identify and use information sources (books, journals, etc.) in the library.
  5. Present a research seminar.

Unit Content

  1. Critical analysis of literature as background reading for the project.
  2. Mathematics and Statistics Software Tools - Examples may include MATLAB, Excel, SPSS.
  3. Oral and written communication skills.
  4. The nature and scope of an Honours project.
  5. The structure of an Honours project proposal.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Initially the unit will be based on consultations between the student, the unit co-ordinator and potential supervisors. Following selection of a supervisor and topic of interest the student will consult with the supervisor regarding relevant literature, identification of the project, development of the proposal, presentation of the research seminar and the identification of special intellectual and practical skills the student will require. The student will also maintain contact with the unit co-ordinator.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Presentation ^Research Seminar30%
Report ^Research Proposal70%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Knuth, D. (1989). Mathematical writing. MAA notes No 14. Washington, DC: The Mathematical Association of America.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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