Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (Stats. Op. Res.) (MATH11119)
Course Outline
| School | School of Mathematics |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 60 |
| Home subject area | Mathematics |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | During the months of June, July and August, candidates for the MSc work on a project on an approved topic and write a dissertation based on this work. The project gives the student the opportunity to apply skills developed earlier in the programme to real statistics and operational research problems. Projects often take the form of a consultancy exercise for a sponsoring organisation. Projects usually involve modelling of the problem and applying existing packages or using programming to develop a new application of statistics and OR. A wide variety of organisations provide project topics and assist with their supervision. Students with interests or contacts in particular industries or government departments are encouraged to suggest projects themselves. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Ability to apply skills developed earlier in the programme to real statistics and operational research problems. |
Assessment Information
| Coursework 100% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Keywords | D_SOR |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Bruce Worton
Tel: (0131 6)50 4884
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Course secretary | Mrs Frances Reid
Tel: (0131 6)50 4883
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