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Selected Topics in Mathematics B ("Seminar")
(dt. Ausgewählte Themen der Mathematik B („Seminar“))
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. Mathematics. |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, each semester |
Person in charge of the module's outline | All lecturers of Mathematics |
Contents
- Advanced mathematics topics, which approach the state of the art in research
- 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
- Are able to work out an advanced mathematical topic independently,
- have developed their ability to work independently in a scientific manner,
- have practiced preparing and breaking down mathematical contexts and supplementing them with explanatory content,
- have further qualified themselves in dealing with and searching for scientific literature,
- can give a structured lecture on an advanced mathematical topic,
- have deepened their use of presentation media,
- have deepened the ability to discuss mathematical content in a structured way in groups,
- have further qualified themselves in the use of mathematical text typesetting programs in 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. In addition, the competences that are taught in the intermediate modules (depending on the topic) are recommended.
Applicability
The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- BA Minor Mathematics
When studying B.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Compulsory Elective Modules in Mathematics.
The module can also be used in other study programs (export module).
Recommended Reading
- According to the topic of the respective seminar
Please note:
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