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This entry is from Winter semester 2022/23 and might be obsolete. You can find a current equivalent here.

Large Advanced Module Stochastics
(dt. Großes Aufbaumodul Stochastik)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (4 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
270 hours (90 h attendance, 180 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 9 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises.
Examination type: Written or oral examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Business Mathematics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
irregular
Person in charge of the module's outline All lecturers of Mathematics

Contents

Building on the basic modules Linear Algebra and Analysis and the advanced module Elementary Stochast, topics from one or more of the following areas are covered:

  • probability theory
  • stochastic processes
  • statistics

Qualification Goals

The students shall

  • acquire basic knowledge and skills in probability theory and/or statistics,
  • learn the development of a mathematical theory in the respective field and its applicability,
  • practice mathematical working methods (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of the ability to abstract, proof techniques),
  • improve their oral communication skills in the exercises by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Foundations of Mathematics and Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II or Basic Linear Algebra, either Analysis I and Analysis II or Basic Real Analysis.


Applicability

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

  • B.Sc. Data Science
  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • B.Sc. Business Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Business Mathematics
  • BA Minor Mathematics

When studying B.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization Modules.

The module can also be used in other study programs (export module).

The module is assigned to the focus area Stochastics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

  • Depending on topic



Please note:

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