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This entry is from Winter semester 2020/21 and might be obsolete. You can find a current equivalent here.
Stochastic Processes
(dt. Stochastische Prozesse)
Level, degree of commitment | Specialization module, compulsory elective module |
Forms of teaching and learning, workload |
Lecture (3 SWS), recitation class (1 SWS), 180 hours (60 h attendance, 120 h private study) |
Credit points, formal requirements |
6 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 M.Sc. Business Mathematics. |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, Regularly alternating with other specialization modules |
Person in charge of the module's outline | Prof. Dr. Markus Bibinger, Prof. Dr. Hajo Holzmann |
Contents
The lecture continues the probability theory and introduces different classes of stochastic processes. Depending on the specific lecture, the focus will be on one or more of the classes of martingales, Markov processes, point processes, stationary processes, possibly including basic elements of stochastic calculus.
Qualification Goals
The students shall
- acquire basic knowledge of the theory of stochastic processes in continuous time,
- master techniques of construction and analysis of stochastic processes,
- be introduced to a current scientific field,
- practice mathematical methods (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of the ability to abstract, proof methods),
- improve their oral communication skills in the recitation classes 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, Probability Theory.
Applicability
The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Business Mathematics
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Business Mathematics
When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Specialization and Practical Modules in Mathematics.
The module can also be used in other study programs (export module).
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 the course.
Please note:
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