Learning outcomes

To realize a personal work linked to the research in applied mathematics or teaching mathematics, with a personal topic, in collaboration with a professor of the team, over a period of one year or 18 months.

Goals

To demonstrate the student's ability to develop a thorough understanding of a topic previously unfamiliar to them, based on a critical review of the existing literature and the integration of their prior knowledge.

Content

Depending on the chosen subject

Table of contents

depends on the topic

Teaching methods

Individual and personal contact with a professor.

Assessment method

A written text has to be provided on WebCampus for the first day oh th session. The work is then presented at the end of the session with a 20 minutes presentation followed by a question session.

The evaluation criteria considered by the jury are:

For the written report:

  • Quality of presentation (writing style, spelling, figures, tables)

  • Integration of the topic into a broader context or issue

  • Structure and coherence (grouping of related ideas, development of clear lines of reasoning)

  • Conciseness and precision (ability to synthesize information, avoidance of repetitions and generalities, use of precise and clear examples)

  • Conclusion and discussion of future perspectives

For the oral presentation:

  • Clarity of the presentation materials and speech

  • Confidence and ease in oral delivery

  • Structure (objectives, introduction, results, discussion, and conclusion)

  • Teaching and communication skills

  • Depth of analysis of the topic

  • Critical perspective and ability to step back from the topic

  • Motivation

  • Answers to questions (confidence, relevance, accuracy, and breadth of general knowledge)

Sources, references and any support material

Depends on the topic

Language of instruction

French
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Master in Mathematics Finalité approfondie 2 21 Yes
Master in Mathematics Finalité didactique 2 21 Yes
Master in Mathematics Finalité spécialisée en data science 2 21 Yes
Master in Mathematics Finalité spécialisée en en Project Engineering 2 21 Yes