MXN401 Minor Project
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| Unit code: | MXN401 |
|---|---|
| Other requisite(s): | Unit Coordinator approval is required to enrol. |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $555 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,324 |
| International unit fee | $4,296 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MXN401 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Other Requisite: | Unit Coordinator approval is required to enrol. |
| Coordinator: | Elliot Carr | elliot.carr@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is designed to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a minor research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor in a discipline related to your area of mathematical interest. This unit will develop your skills in problem solving, critical thinking, written and oral communication, research and project management. You will present your research project in the form of a written report and oral presentation at the end of semester. Permission to enrol in this unit must be obtained from the Unit Coordinator.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the advanced theories, concepts and techniques that are relevant to an area of research that is of interest to you.
- Contribute significant critical commentary toward these theories, concepts and techniques using an approach based on your knowledge in the mathematical and/or statistical sciences.
- Demonstrate improved oral and written communication skills so as to be able to articulate and communicate ideas using high-level mathematical notation and language.
- Demonstrate personal responsibility and independent learning of your area of interest.
Content
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you are required to complete a small research project in consultation with an academic supervisor/s. Your supervisor/s will discuss with you the most appropriate strategies and milestones to be achieved throughout the semester based on your chosen topic.
You are expected to maintain regular contact with your supervisor and are encouraged to manage your own learning to plan for and meet interim milestones to successfully complete your research project.
Although you are completing an individual research project, you are encouraged to connect with your peers and the broader research community within the School of Mathematical Sciences to support your research and develop professional networks.
For more information regarding expected volume of learning for this unit, please consult QUT Manual of Policies and Procedures, Section C/3.1
Assessment
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Report
You will submit a written report providing details of the work undertaken while completing the project, including background to the problem, a description of the project itself and details of results and outcomes achieved. The report will demonstrate in a written form that you have applied your knowledge to investigate a research area in a style appropriate to the academic and professional practice of the mathematical sciences.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Presentation
You will present your research project in the form of an oral seminar. Your seminar will be presented to a mathematically-diverse audience and will include appropriate visual aids.
The late submission period does not apply, and no extensions are available.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
If you undertake a project, either individually or in a group, you may in conjunction with your QUT project supervisor, be required to complete and submit a Risk Assessment of your project activities in MAPS (Management and Assessment of Project Safety) for approval. For further information go to Health, safety and environment for research students - QUT Students
Additionally, if you undertake an industry project, either individually or in a group, you must ensure that the QUT project partner agreement is completed, respect confidentiality, be aware of any intellectual property requirements for the project and comply with workplace health and safety requirements, (either at QUT or at worksite). For further information please refer to the Work Integrated Learning - QUT Students webpage
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MXN401 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Other Requisite: | Unit Coordinator approval is required to enrol. |
| Coordinator: | Elliot Carr | elliot.carr@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit is designed to provide you with the opportunity to undertake a minor research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor in a discipline related to your area of mathematical interest. This unit will develop your skills in problem solving, critical thinking, written and oral communication, research and project management. You will present your research project in the form of a written report and oral presentation at the end of semester. Permission to enrol in this unit must be obtained from the Unit Coordinator.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the advanced theories, concepts and techniques that are relevant to an area of research that is of interest to you.
- Contribute significant critical commentary toward these theories, concepts and techniques using an approach based on your knowledge in the mathematical and/or statistical sciences.
- Demonstrate improved oral and written communication skills so as to be able to articulate and communicate ideas using high-level mathematical notation and language.
- Demonstrate personal responsibility and independent learning of your area of interest.
Content
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you are required to complete a small research project in consultation with an academic supervisor/s. Your supervisor/s will discuss with you the most appropriate strategies and milestones to be achieved throughout the semester based on your chosen topic.
You are expected to maintain regular contact with your supervisor and are encouraged to manage your own learning to plan for and meet interim milestones to successfully complete your research project.
Although you are completing an individual research project, you are encouraged to connect with your peers and the broader research community within the School of Mathematical Sciences to support your research and develop professional networks.
For more information regarding expected volume of learning for this unit, please consult QUT Manual of Policies and Procedures, Section C/3.1
Assessment
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Report
You will submit a written report providing details of the work undertaken while completing the project, including background to the problem, a description of the project itself and details of results and outcomes achieved. The report will demonstrate in a written form that you have applied your knowledge to investigate a research area in a style appropriate to the academic and professional practice of the mathematical sciences.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Presentation
You will present your research project in the form of an oral seminar. Your seminar will be presented to a mathematically-diverse audience and will include appropriate visual aids.
The late submission period does not apply, and no extensions are available.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
If you undertake a project, either individually or in a group, you may in conjunction with your QUT project supervisor, be required to complete and submit a Risk Assessment of your project activities in MAPS (Management and Assessment of Project Safety) for approval. For further information go to Health, safety and environment for research students - QUT Students
Additionally, if you undertake an industry project, either individually or in a group, you must ensure that the QUT project partner agreement is completed, respect confidentiality, be aware of any intellectual property requirements for the project and comply with workplace health and safety requirements, (either at QUT or at worksite). For further information please refer to the Work Integrated Learning - QUT Students webpage