The main difference is that it is shorter, and does not need to be at as high a level. The project should be be about 4000 words; if it is less than 3500 or more than 5000 you may lose marks. long.
Although the project is a one semester module the work may be done in either semester regardless of which semester you register for the course. In all cases the submission deadline will be the same.
The deadline for handing in the project is Wednesday April 28th 2010.
However, you are strongly recommended to do the project in the term you register for it. You do not want your other modules to suffer.
You are also required to give a short presentation on your project/its topic. This should be about 20 minutes long. The intention is to give you an opportunity to practise mathematical speaking. It is not intended to be intimidating. Thus, provided any moderate attempt is made, the presentation will only increase your mark for the project.
Presentations will be held on 29th March and 31st March 2010. You have been contacted by email regarding these.