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2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MATH3000 Information Skills in Mathematics
10 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Prof Daniel Lesnic
Email: D.Lesnic@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:a) Get familiar with systematic search strategy to find scientific resources;
b) Be able to evaluate the material found in terms of quality and reliability;
c) Learn about systematic referencing convention;
d) Use acquired information skills to complete independent projects and essays;
e) Gain employability skills through writing and presentation assignments.
Syllabus
a) Using the Library catalogue, journals, Web of Science, use of the Web, evaluation of material, referencing conventions;
b)Complete independent project based on a journal article;
c) Writing of mathematical reports and essays;
d) Short presentation on project.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Supervision | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Practical | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 90.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 10.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Researching library resources, work on independent project, writing, preparation for presentation.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
a) Several written assignments;b) Meeting with project supervisor.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Project | Summarise and present a journal article | 60.00 |
| Written Work | * | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 04/02/2015
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