Independent Project for the Degree of Bachelor in Mathematics, 15 credits

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding
After completed studies, the student shall

• have increased theoretical knowledge of parts of the subject,
• have knowledge of for the thesis relevant technologies, theories and method, and
• be able to perform scientific work using deductive methods.

Competence and Skills
After completed studies, the student shall be able to

• draft and define scientific problems,
• search and critically review scientific information,
• plan and implement a technological or scientific study within a given framework,
• present the project and its findings orally and in writing, and
• work independently with complex mathematical problems.

Judgement and Approach
After completed studies, the student shall be able to

• value the contents and the presentation of another student's project work,
• make references to literature correctly and to apply ethical and societal consideration whenever applicable, and
• stay informed about current knowledge development and working methods used in the field and identify his or her own abilities and needs.

Content

The student conducts, individually or in pairs, a research project or a theoretical study. This includes formulating a problem, collecting relevant literature, and planning experiments, problem solving or theoretical study. The subject is chosen in consultation with the supervisor. The student should also review the project of a fellow student and continually reflect upon his or her own work.

Examinations and grades

Examination, 15 credits (Code: A001)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Modes of assessment

• Examination (code A001): Independent Project

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

University studies in Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics equivalent to 105 Credits (15 Credits on advanced level).

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

All or part of the course may be given in English.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Reading list and other learning resources

The literature is set in consultation with the supervisor.