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This entry is from Winter semester 2016/17 and might be obsolete. No current equivalent could be found.

Selected Topics in Mathematics A (Proseminar)
(dt. Ausgewählte Themen der Mathematik A („Proseminar“))

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, required module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Seminar (2 SWS),
90 hours (30 h attendance, 60 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 3 CP
Presentation with written assignment
Language,
Grading		 German,
The module is ungraded in accordance with the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Business Mathematics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline All lecturers of Mathematics

Contents

  • Mathematics topics requiring only the basic modules
  • Topics are distributed to individual students or subject areas are distributed to small groups of students
  • Familiarisation with the topic on the basis of scientific literature in self-study supported by feedback from the lecturer
  • One lecture per participant on the respective topic, largely free and comprehensible for the seminar participants
  • Discussion about the lectures

Qualification Goals

Students will

  • independently develop an easily accessible mathematical topic.
  • Learn the beginning principles of independent scientific work,
  • practice preparing and breaking down mathematical relationships and supplementing them with explanatory content,
  • learn how to deal with scientific literature and how to search for it,
  • practice giving a structured lecture on a lighter mathematical topic,
  • practice using presentation media,
  • improve their oral communication skills by practicing free speech in front of a larger audience and in discussion,
  • learn how to use mathematical typesetting programs during seminar preparation.

Prerequisites

Translation is missing. Here is the German original:

Keine. Empfohlen werden die Kompetenzen, die in den mathematischen Basismodulen vermittelt werden


Applicability

The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Business Mathematics

When studying B.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module must be completed in the study area Basics of Mathematics.


Recommended Reading

  • In accordance with the topic of the respective Promseminar



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