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Small Specialization Module Stochastics without Tutorial
(dt. Kleines Vertiefungsmodul Stochastik ohne Tutorium)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload
Lecture (2 SWS),
90 hours (30 h attendance, 60 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements
3 CP
Course requirement(s):
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 M.Sc. Business Mathematics.
Duration,
frequency
One semester,
irregular
Person in charge of the module's outline All lecturers of Mathematics

Contents

Continuation of the contents of an intermediate module, exemplary treatment of current results under inclusion of newer research literature.

The topics come from one of the following areas:

  • probability theory
  • Stochastic processes
  • statistics


Qualification Goals

The students

  • Have been introduced to current research results in stochastics,
  • have learned how to deal with research literature,
  • have gained insight into the emergence of new mathematical results,
  • Have deepened their mathematical knowledge in a specific area of stochastics.

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. In addition, the competences that are taught in the intermediate modules (depending on the topic) are recommended.


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Business Mathematics.

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

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

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Compulsory Elective Modules in Mathematics.

The module is assigned to Applied Mathematics. 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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