MTH2007 | 2020/1 | University of Exeter

MODULE TITLE	Independent Study for Exchange Students	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	MTH2007	MODULE CONVENER	Prof Mohamed Saidi (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	11 or	11	0

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	5

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

This module is available for inbound one semester students only. This module enables students to take half of a 30-credit year-long module at stage 2, as a 15-credit one semester self-study module. An individual plan will be developed for each student to include a bespoke assessment and attendance at relevant lectures, tutorials and/or practicals, as appropriate, to support learning.

AIMS - intentions of the module

This module aims to support inbound one semester study abroad students to take half of a 30-credit year-long module at stage 2, as a 15-credit one semester self-study module.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge

1. state the pertinent definitions, theorems and proofs pertaining to your topic of study;

2. compute accurately the solutions to exercises pertaining to your topic of study;

3. explore creatively unseen problems pertaining to your topic of study.

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge

4. communicate your learning professionally and using appropriate mathematical language.

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge

5. use learning resources appropriately;

6. exhibit self-management and time-management skills.

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

Specific to the chosen topic of study.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	38	Guided Independent Study	112	Placement / Study Abroad	0

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	33	33 x 1-hour lectures (typically for a 15-credit module)
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	5	5 x 1-hour tutorials (typically for a 15-credit module)
Guided independent study	112	Self-study using learning resources for the module

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Exercise sheets	5 x 5 hours (typically for a 15-credit module)	All	Tutor Feedback

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Portfolio	100	Bespoke (e.g. 24h take-home exam, or submission of selected exercises)	All	Via SRS

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment is not available for this module.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Basic reading:

ELE: http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/

Web based and Electronic Resources:

Other Resources:

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES	None

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	5	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Tuesday 10th July 2018	LAST REVISION DATE	Wednesday 18th December 2019

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Mathematics; independent study.

Independent Study for Exchange Students - 2020 entry