MXN404-2 Honours Research Project 2
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| Unit code: | MXN404-2 |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite(s): | MXN404-1. MXN404-1 can be enrolled at the same teaching period |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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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: | MXN404-2 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | MXN404-1. MXN404-1 can be enrolled at the same teaching period |
| Coordinator: | Elliot Carr | elliot.carr@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit forms part of the 36 credit point MXN404 Honours Research Project unit, which represents the capstone unit for the Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) degree. The suite of MXN404 units draws together the knowledge and skills you have acquired from MXN400 Mathematical Research Training and your chosen advanced coursework units to design, plan and execute a mathematical research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor. This unit will develop your skills in mathematical research, problem solving, critical thinking, written and oral communication, and project management preparing you for a career in industry or for further Higher Degree Research studies. You will complete and submit your research project at the end of MXN404-3 by preparing a thesis and delivering a seminar to a mathematically-diverse audience.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply, analyse and adapt advanced knowledge and skills in mathematical and/or statistical approaches as required by the research project.
- Employ your knowledge of research methods and project management practices to design, plan and execute a research project independently and collaboratively.
- Employ logical and sound judgement to critically analyse mathematical and/or statistical results and information.
- Communicate and justify your research to mathematically-diverse audiences.
Content
Specific content of this unit may include, according to the project topic:
• Research design and methodology
• Project planning and management
• Application and adaption of advanced knowledge/skills in mathematical concepts and techniques
• Critical analysis, problem solving and synthesis of your research with the relevant literature
• Writing, editing and presenting your research in written and oral forms
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you are required to undertake independent research in consultation with an academic supervisor. Your supervisor will discuss with you the most appropriate strategies and milestones to be achieved throughout the length of the project based on your research 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 piece of independent research.
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.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Oral and written feedback will be available throughout the semester.
Assessment
Overview
You will submit your research project in the form of a thesis.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale and S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Thesis
At the end of MXN404-3, you will submit your research project in the form of a thesis. Your thesis will be graded by two examiners who are independent of the supervisory process.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Presentation
At the end of MXN404-3, you will present your research project in the form of an oral seminar, as if at a conference. Your seminar will be presented to a mathematically-diverse audience and will include appropriate visual aids. Your presentation will be graded by two examiners who are independent of the supervisory process.
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: | MXN404-2 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | MXN404-1. MXN404-1 can be enrolled at the same teaching period |
Overview
This unit forms part of the 36 credit point MXN404 Honours Research Project unit, which represents the capstone unit for the Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) degree. The suite of MXN404 units draws together the knowledge and skills you have acquired from MXN400 Mathematical Research Training and your chosen advanced coursework units to design, plan and execute a mathematical research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor. This unit will develop your skills in mathematical research, problem solving, critical thinking, written and oral communication, and project management preparing you for a career in industry or for further Higher Degree Research studies. You will complete and submit your research project at the end of MXN404-3 by preparing a thesis and delivering a seminar to a mathematically-diverse audience.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Apply, analyse and adapt advanced knowledge and skills in mathematical and/or statistical approaches as required by the research project.
- Employ your knowledge of research methods and project management practices to design, plan and execute a research project independently and collaboratively.
- Employ logical and sound judgement to critically analyse mathematical and/or statistical results and information.
- Communicate and justify your research to mathematically-diverse audiences.
Content
Specific content of this unit may include, according to the project topic:
• Research design and methodology
• Project planning and management
• Application and adaption of advanced knowledge/skills in mathematical concepts and techniques
• Critical analysis, problem solving and synthesis of your research with the relevant literature
• Writing, editing and presenting your research in written and oral forms
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you are required to undertake independent research in consultation with an academic supervisor. Your supervisor will discuss with you the most appropriate strategies and milestones to be achieved throughout the length of the project based on your research 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 piece of independent research.
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.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Oral and written feedback will be available throughout the semester.
Assessment
Overview
You will submit your research project in the form of a thesis.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale and S (Satisfactory) / U (Unsatisfactory)
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Thesis
At the end of MXN404-3, you will submit your research project in the form of a thesis. Your thesis will be graded by two examiners who are independent of the supervisory process.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Presentation
At the end of MXN404-3, you will present your research project in the form of an oral seminar, as if at a conference. Your seminar will be presented to a mathematically-diverse audience and will include appropriate visual aids. Your presentation will be graded by two examiners who are independent of the supervisory process.
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