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Selected Advanced Topics in Mathematics A (Seminar)
(dt. Ausgewählte fortgeschrittene Themen der Mathematik A („Seminar“))

Level, degree of commitment Profile module, depends on importing study program
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload
Seminar (2 SWS),
90 hours (30 h attendance, 60 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements
3 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Presentation with written assignment
Language,
Grading
German,
The module is ungraded in accordance with the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Mathematics.
Origin 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 shall

  • work independently on a special mathematical topic,
  • deepen further their ability to work independently as scientists,
  • practice preparing and subdividing more complicated mathematical connections and supplementing them with explanatory content,
  • further qualify in dealing with scientific literature and literature search,
  • practice giving a structured mathematical lecture tailored to the competences of the audience,
  • deepen the handling of presentation media,
  • deepen the ability for structured discussion of mathematical content in groups,
  • further qualify themselves in the use of mathematical text typesetting programs during the writing of the seminar report.

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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