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Handbook for the Msc in Mathematical Sciences and the Mmath in Mathematics Version 1.0 Issued October 2020 Handbook for the MSc in Mathematical Sciences and the MMath in Mathematics Version 1.0 Issued October 2020 This handbook applies to students taking the MSc in Mathematical Sciences1 or the MMath in Mathematics (Part C) in the academic year 2020{21. The information in this handbook may be different for students taking the MSc or MMath in other years. The Examination Regulations relating to this course are available at http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/ examregs/. If there is a conflict between the information in this handbook and the Examination Regulations then you should follow the Examinations Regulations. If you have any concerns, please contact the Academic Administration team at [email protected]. The information in this handbook is accurate as at 1 October 2020, however it may be necessary for changes to be made in certain circumstances, as explained at www.ox.ac.uk/coursechanges. If such changes are made the department will publish a new version of this handbook together with a list of the changes and students will be informed. Version 1.0 1The MSc in Mathematical Sciences is also referred to as the `Oxford Masters in Mathematical Sciences' or `OMMS'. i Welcome Welcome to, or welcome back to Oxford! We hope the year ahead of you will be interesting and enjoyable and will build on the mathematical knowledge you already have. For the third year, our MSc in Mathematical Sciences (OMMS) will run in parallel with our fourth year undergraduate course (Part C). We hope that those of you on Part C will be able to pass on your experience of life in Oxford to those new to the university, and that those of you on OMMS will be able to bring in fresh mathematical perspectives, giving one cohort of students committed to furthering their knowledge in the mathematical sciences. The Mathematical Institute and the Department of Statistics hope to provide an inspirational setting in which to learn more mathematics and undertake research, despite current social distancing and other re- strictions in place. We hope that both the virtual and (small group) face to face teaching will provide inspiration and challenge, and that there will be many opportunities to interact with students and faculty | if in adapted ways. Oxford's Mathematical Sciences submission was ranked overall best in the UK in the 2014 Research Excel- lence Framework (the UK's system for assessing research excellence) and so you will have the opportunity to be taught by and work with internationally renowned mathematicians and statisticians. Once again, welcome to the OMMS and Part C programmes at Oxford, and best wishes for an enjoyable and successful year. Dr Kathryn Gillow, Dr Richard Earl and Dr Neil Laws ii Contents 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Key Sources of Information . .1 1.2 Key Contacts . .1 1.3 The Academic Year . .2 1.4 Finding Your Way Around . .2 2 The Masters Course 4 2.1 Overview . .4 2.2 Aims . .4 2.3 Learning Outcomes . .4 2.4 Course Structure . .5 2.4.1 MSc Students . .5 2.4.2 Part C Students . .6 2.4.3 Work Distribution . .6 3 Teaching and Learning 7 3.1 Organisation of Teaching . .7 3.2 Lectures . .7 3.3 Classes . .7 3.3.1 How to Get the Best Out of the Classes . .8 3.3.2 Consultation Sessions . .8 3.4 Dissertations . .8 3.5 Advice on Teaching and Learning Matters . .9 3.6 Skills and Learning Development . .9 3.6.1 Expectations of Study . .9 3.6.2 University Lectures and Departmental Seminars . .9 3.6.3 Skills Development . 10 3.7 Key Teaching Links . 10 4 Supervisors 11 4.1 MSc Students and Supervisors . 11 4.2 Part C Students and College Tutors . 11 4.3 Dissertation Supervisors . 11 5 Examinations and Assessments 12 iii 5.1 Assessment of the Course . 12 5.1.1 Written Examinations . 12 5.1.2 Mini-Projects . 12 5.1.3 Dissertation . 13 5.2 Examination Conventions . 13 5.3 Preparing for Examinations . 13 5.4 Examination Entries . 13 5.5 Examination Dates and Submission Deadlines . 14 5.6 Plagiarism . 14 5.7 Examination Prizes . 14 5.8 Key Assessment Links . 14 6 Resources and Facilities 15 6.1 Departmental Work and Social Spaces . 15 6.1.1 Mathematical Institute . 15 6.1.2 Department of Statistics . 15 6.2 Libraries . 15 6.2.1 College Library . 15 6.2.2 The Radcliffe Science Library (RSL) . 15 6.2.3 The Whitehead Library, Mathematical Institute . 16 6.2.4 Department of Statistics Library . 16 6.2.5 Department of Computer Science Library . 16 6.3 Computing Facilities . 16 6.3.1 Useful Links . 17 6.4 Careers Service . 17 6.5 Language Centre . 17 7 Student Representation and Feedback 18 7.1 MSc Students . 18 7.1.1 Student Representation . 18 7.1.2 Consultative Committee for Graduates | Mathematics . 18 7.2 Part C Students . 18 7.2.1 Mathematics Undergraduate Representative Committee (MURC) . 18 7.2.2 Joint Consultative Committee with Undergraduates (JCCU) . 18 7.3 Divisional and University Representatives . 19 7.4 Opportunities to Provide Feedback . 19 iv 7.5 Key Student Representation Links . 19 8 Student Support and Academic Policies 20 8.1 Where to Find Help . 20 8.2 Code on Harassment . 20 8.2.1 Consent Matters | Part of the Oxford Against Sexual Violence Campaign . 20 8.3 Complaints and Academic Appeals Within the Departments . 20 8.3.1 Complaints . 21 8.3.2 Academic Appeals . 21 8.4 Buddy System . 21 8.5 Student Societies . 22 8.5.1 Invariants . 22 8.5.2 Mirzakhani Society . 22 8.5.3 LGBTI^3........................................... 22 8.6 Key Student Support Links and Contacts . 22 8.6.1 Departmental Links and Contacts . 22 8.6.2 University Links and Contacts . 23 9 Policies 24 9.1 University Policies . 24 9.2 Departmental Safety Policies . 24 9.2.1 Mathematical Institute . 24 A Course Calendar 25 B Course List 27 C Recommended Pattern of Teaching 29 C.1 Part C Mathematics . ..
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