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This entry is from Winter semester 2022/23 and might be obsolete. You can find a current equivalent here.
Probabilistic Combinatorics
(dt. Probabilistische Kombinatorik)
Level, degree of commitment | Specialization 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 M.Sc. Business Mathematics. |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, irregular |
Person in charge of the module's outline | Prof. Dr. Volkmar Welker |
Contents
Positive probability to prove existence
1st and 2nd moment method
Erdös-Renyi model
Threshold functions
Lovasz Local Lemma
correlation inequalities
Qualification Goals
Students can
- derive basic properties of combinatorial structures with the help of probabilistic methods,
- recognize combinatorial structures in different contexts and analyze them with the help of probabilistic methods.
They deepen
- the practice of mathematical methods (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of the ability to abstract, proof methods),
- in the recitation classes, their oral communication skills through discussion and free speech in front of an audience.
Prerequisites
None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Elementary Stochastics [Bachelor Module] or Elementary Stochastics [Lehramt Module], Discrete Mathematics.
Applicability
The module 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
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 topic
Please note:
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