Module Code - Title:
MS4017
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Final Year Project Economics and Mathematics B
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
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Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module is designed to develop a student's ability to work independently, find information regarding a specific topic, analyse academic and non-academic articles from a critical viewpoint, use mathematical ideas to solve problems in the field of economics and clearly present the results of research in both written and spoken form.
Syllabus:
1. The project is based on titles proposed by lecturers from the Mathematics and Economics departments and chosen by the students. These projects should involve the application of mathematical concepts to economics.
2. The project is to be submitted in written form (around 40 pages in length). In this written submission, the student should outline the problem area, review work done in the field and apply the ideas involved to solve a specific problem.
3. The student will present the project to the project supervisors and then discuss the ideas contained within the project.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
1. The ability to work independently.
2. The ability to find relevant information.
3. The ability to analyse information.
4. Ability to use word processing and presentation packages.
5. The ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical problems in ecomics.
6. The ability to clearly present one's work in both written and spoken form.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
1. Develop a critical approach to information.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
None
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
A project will be supervised by two lecturers (one from each of the relevant departments). The title proposer will be the main supervisor and the course leader (in consultation with a student) will assign a second supervisor (not from the same department). These supervisors will advise the student on the writing of the project.
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Module Leader:
Helen.Purtill@ul.ie