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Selected Topics in Business Mathematics A ("Proseminar")
(dt. Ausgewählte Themen der Wirtschaftsmathematik A („Proseminar“))

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Seminar (2 SWS),
90 hours (30 h attendance, 60 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 3 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Two partial examinations: Seminar presentation Written elaboration
Language,
Grading		 German,
The module is ungraded in accordance with the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Business Mathematics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline All lecturers of Mathematics

Contents

  • Mathematics topics requiring only the basic modules
  • Topics are distributed to individual students or subject areas are distributed to small groups of students
  • Familiarisation with the topic on the basis of scientific literature in self-study supported by feedback from the lecturer
  • One lecture per participant on the respective topic, largely free and comprehensible for the seminar participants
  • Discussion about the lectures

Qualification Goals

Students

  • can work out an easily accessible mathematical topic independently,
  • know the basic principles of independent scientific work,
  • have practiced preparing and breaking down mathematical contexts and supplementing them with explanatory content,
  • can handle scientific literature and are familiar with its search,
  • can give a structured lecture on a lighter mathematical topic,
  • have practiced the use of presentation media,
  • have improved their oral communication skills by practicing free speech in front of a larger audience and in discussion,
  • are familiar with the use of mathematical typesetting programs through seminar preparation.

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.


Applicability

The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Business Mathematics

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


Recommended Reading

  • In accordance with the topic of the respective Promseminar



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