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Independent Scientific Work Mathematics
(dt. Selbstständiges wissenschaftliches Arbeiten Mathematik)

Level, degree of commitment Profile module, required module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload
Private study under guidance,
270 hours (270 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements
9 CP
Oral examination
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

  • Independent scientific work in a field of specialization
  • Individual content and technical preparatory work for the Master's thesis

Qualification Goals

  • Students should acquire the ability to independently check and expand the state of knowledge in a scientific field on the basis of literature recommendations and to familiarise themselves with the state of research,
  • Acquire knowledge of subject-specific methods of literature search,
  • acquire/deepen the ability to master the typesetting systems used to produce mathematical works,
  • Software systems that support the scientific work in the field of the master thesis.

Prerequisites

Translation is missing. Here is the German original:

Keine. Empfohlen werden die Kompetenzen, die in den Basismodulen sowie in den Aufbau- und Vertiefungsmodulen vermittelt werden.


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

  • Depending on the area of the Master's thesis.



Please note:

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