MA262-15 Scientific Communication
Introductory description
It is a multifaceted module covering various aspects of scientific communication from presenting a research paper to presenting yourself to the job market.
Module aims
Complete learning of Python. Learn LaTeX and Excel. Review the first year material at the beginning of the second year. Prepare the students for the job market. Provide an opportunity for students to learn Mathematics directly from books and other sources and to develop research skills. Develop written and oral exposition skills.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
- Latex, Python and Excel mini-courses on moodle
- Year 1 Refresher
- Employability study
- Mathematical Essay
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Learn how to write Mathematics
- Practice various presentation skills
- Improve the programming skills in Python
- Develop research skills
- Learn essential transferrable skills improving job market competitiveness
Indicative reading list
The reading list is going to change due to the extended remit of this module
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Research element
The students will research their own topics for the essay, and look through many sources to come up with their own story but they will not be doing any original research.
Subject specific skills
It is a multi-component module, where the students will learn several research and communication tools. It will include further mastering of Python as well as getting familiar with LaTex and Excel. For the essay itself the students have the opportunity to choose their own topic, and then to learn some in-depth mathematics directly from books and other sources. They will develop written and oral exposition skills and learn how to write mathematics well. They will develop research skills, including planning, use of library and the internet.
Transferable skills
- independent study
- research skills
- formal writing & typesetting
- essay and curriculum vitae writing
- presentation skills
- experience of working under a supervisor
- Python, Excel and LaTeX (which could be replaced if other tools become standard
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Online learning (independent) | 4 sessions of 3 hours (8%) |
| Private study | 32 hours (21%) |
| Assessment | 106 hours (71%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Research for various components
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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| Essay | 30% | 40 hours | No |
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Word limit: 12 pages |
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| Essay Presentation | 10% | 4 hours | No |
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Essay presentation |
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| Python Mini-Course 3 Assessment | 15% | 10 hours | No |
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Moodle based mini-course assessment |
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| Latex Mini-Course Assessment | 10% | 12 hours | No |
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Moodle based mini-course assessment |
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| Excel Mini-Course Assessment | 10% | 10 hours | No |
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Moodle based mini-course assessment |
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| Year 1 Refresher Homework | 15% | 15 hours | No |
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Long homework to refresh the first year linear algebra and analysis |
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| Employability Study | 10% | 15 hours | No |
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CV, setting up a profile, career path document |
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Assessment group R
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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| Essay | 40% | No | |
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Word limit: 12 pages |
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| Python Mini-Course 3 Assessment | 25% | No | |
| Excel Mini-Course Assessment | 10% | No | |
| Year 1 Refresher Homework | 15% | No | |
| Employability Study | 10% | No | |
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CV, setting up a profile, career path document |
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Feedback on assessment
Formative feedback available from the personal tutor throughout year. Assessment of earlier components is available during the year.
Courses
Course availability information is based on the current academic year, so it may change.This module is Core for:
- Year 2 of UMAA-G105 Undergraduate Master of Mathematics (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 2 of UMAA-G100 Undergraduate Mathematics (BSc)
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UMAA-G103 Undergraduate Mathematics (MMath)
- Year 2 of G100 Mathematics
- Year 2 of G103 Mathematics (MMath)
- Year 2 of UMAA-G1NC Undergraduate Mathematics and Business Studies
- Year 2 of UMAA-G1N2 Undergraduate Mathematics and Business Studies (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 2 of UMAA-G101 Undergraduate Mathematics with Intercalated Year
This module is Option list A for:
- Year 2 of UMAA-GL11 Undergraduate Mathematics and Economics
- Year 2 of UECA-GL12 Undergraduate Mathematics and Economics (with Intercalated Year)