Course Timetable
The Mathematics modules will be delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm in MS2, Top Floor, Logic House, South Campus, NUI Maynooth.
Mathematics tutorials will take place on Tuesdays from 7-8pm in MS2 also.
Lectures will begin on Tuesday, 20th September, 2011.
The Registrar's Office has details of important dates for the academic year 2011/12.
The Education modules will be delivered in 5 weekend blocks over the two-year period. These will take place at NUI Maynooth on Fridays (all day) and Saturdays (morning only) during school holiday periods. In addition there will be one midweek block in Cambridge during the Summer 2012. There will also be three Mathematics Education tutorials each year. These tutorials will take place on Saturday mornings in NUI Maynooth.
| Semester | Dates | Speaker(s) | Subject Area |
| Autumn 2011 | Friday 4th November Saturday 5th November |
Dr Paul Andrews | Comparative Mathematics Education, Beliefs. |
| Spring 2012 | Friday 17th February Saturday 18th February |
Dr Zsolt Lavicza | Technology and Geometry |
| Summer 2012 [2 days in Cambridge] |
Tuesday 12th June Wednesday 13th June |
Prof Ken Ruthven Dr Tim Rowland Charlie Gilberdale |
Learning theories TBA NRICH and enrichment |
| Autumn 2012 | Friday 2nd November Saturday 3rd November |
Dr Tim Rowland | The nature of Mathematics, Problem solving |
| Spring 2013 | Friday 15th February Saturday 16th February |
Dr Andreas Stylianides | Proof and Algebra |
| Summer 2013 | Monday 10th June Tuesday 11th June |
Dr Tim Rowland and Dr Paul Andrews | Teacher Knowledge and Probability |
Programme Structure : Please note that these module descriptions may be subject to minor changes.
| YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 |
| 45 credits
Compulsory Modules MT621C (15 credits) |
45 credits Compulsory Modules
MT622C (15 credits) |
Assessment:
Assessment for the Mathematics modules will consist of a mixture of continuous assessment and end of semester examinations. The Mathematics Education component will be assessed by essay.