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Independent Scientific Practice Mathematics
(dt. Selbstständiges wissenschaftliches Arbeiten Mathematik)

Level, degree of commitment Profile module, required module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Private study under guidance,
270 hours (270 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 9 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Oral examination (individual examination)
Language,
Grading		 English or German,
The module is ungraded in accordance with the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Mathematics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each semester
Person in charge of the module's outline All lecturers of Mathematics

Contents

  • Independent scientific work in a field of specialization
  • Individual content and technical preparatory work for the Master's thesis

Qualification Goals

Students,

  • are able to independently review and expand their level of knowledge in a scientific area from mathematics based on recommended literature and familiarize themselves with the current state of research,
  • have knowledge of subject-specific methods of literature search,
  • are familiar with the typesetting systems used for writing mathematical papers,
  • are familiar with software systems that support scientific work in the field of the master's thesis.

Prerequisites

None. We recommend the competences taught in the basic modules as well as in the intermediate and advanced modules.


Applicability

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

  • M.Sc. Mathematics

When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module must be completed in the study area Practical and Seminar Modules.


Recommended Reading

  • Depending on the area of the Master's thesis.



Please note:

This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2023/24. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:

The module guide contains all modules, independent of the current event offer. Please compare the current course catalogue in Marvin.

The information in this online module guide was created automatically. Legally binding is only the information in the examination regulations (Prüfungsordnung). If you notice any discrepancies or errors, we would be grateful for any advice.