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Topological Methods in Data Analysis
(dt. Topologische Methoden in der Datenanalyse)

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 (individual examination)
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Mathematics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
irregular
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Volkmar Welker

Contents

Elementary theory of geometry and topology of simplicial complexes. Simplicial complexes and filtrations of simplicial complexes from metric data. Simplicial homology of simplicial complexes and persistent homology of filtrations. Algorithms for determining filtrations from metric data and algorithms for computing persistent homology. Interpretation of persistent homology in data analysis. Combination of persistent homology methods with classical methods.


Qualification Goals

Students will

  • Understand basic principles of elementary geometric and topological objects,
  • penetrate algorithms that manipulate geometric and topological objects and compute their invariants,
  • recognize invariants of geometric and topological objects as algebraic structures in other mathematical fields.
  • have practiced mathematical ways of working (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of abstraction skills, reasoning),
  • have improved oral communication skills in exercises through discussion and free speech in front of an audience.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II or Basic Linear Algebra, either Analysis I and Analysis II or Basic Real Analysis, Object-oriented Programming, Declarative Programming.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Mathematics.

It can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • B.Sc. Business Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Data Science
  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Business Mathematics
  • LAaG Mathematics

When studying LAaG Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Advanced Modules.

The module is assigned to both Applied and Pure Mathematics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

  • H. Edelsbrunner. A Short Course in Computational Geometry and Topology. Springer, Heidelberg, Germany, 2014.
  • H. Edelsbrunner and J. Harer. Computational Topology. An Introduction. Amer. Math. Soc., Providence, Rhode Island, 2010.



Please note:

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