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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 (Seminar)
(dt. Ausgewählte Themen der Mathematik A („Seminar“))

Level, degree of commitment Profile 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 M.Sc. Mathematics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each semester
Person in charge of the module's outline All lecturers of Mathematics

Contents

  • Advanced mathematics topics, which approach the state of the art in research
  • 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

The students will

  • work out a special mathematical topic independently.
  • further deepen their ability to work independently in a scientific manner,
  • practice preparing and breaking down more complicated mathematical contexts and supplementing them with explanatory content,
  • further qualify themselves in dealing with and searching for scientific literature,
  • practice giving a structured mathematical presentation tailored to the competencies of the audience,
  • deepen the use of presentation media
  • deepen the ability to discuss mathematical content in a structured way in groups,
  • further qualify themselves in the use of mathematical typesetting programs when preparing seminars.

Prerequisites

None


Applicability

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

  • M.Sc. Mathematics

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module must be completed in the study area Practical and Profile Modules.


Recommended Reading

  • According to the topic of the respective seminar



Please note:

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