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Mathematical Data Analysis
(dt. Mathematische 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 |
Language, Grading |
German,The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Data Science. |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, Regularly alternating with other specialization modules |
Person in charge of the module's outline | Prof. Dr. István Heckenberger |
Contents
- Presentation of problems for the evaluation of large amounts of data,
- Modelling of the tasks in the form of matrix equations,
- Mathematical and algorithmic methods for matrix factorization,
- Special algorithms under positivity and for thin matrix fillings,
- tensor factorization
Qualification Goals
The students shall
- Get to know methods for investigating large amounts of data,
- understand the mathematical background of the applied algorithms,
- learn to combine techniques from mathematics and computer science,
- Improve their oral communication skills in the tutorials by practicing free speech in front of an audience and during discussion.
Prerequisites
None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II or Basic Linear Algebra, Object-oriented Programming.
Applicability
Module imported from B.Sc. Data Science.
It 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
When studying B.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
- Cichocki u.a.: Nonnegative Matrix and Tensor Factorizations
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