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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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MA5021 - Special Study B

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 1
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

Available to students only with permission of the program co-ordinator.

Subject Description

    A subject of special interest approved by the Head of the School and normally selected from other programs offered by the School.

Learning Outcomes

  • To become proficient in an area of higher-level mathematics

Subject Assessment

  • a combination of examination; take home research or coding assignments; and oral presentation. Exam: 50 - 70% Assignment: 20 - 30% Oral: 10 - 20%

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Availabilities

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 25 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)

Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 26 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)