Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• are able to explain important notions, results and theories connected to a central mathematical subject area
• can relate such results to application(s) outside the subject area

Skills

• are able to apply a number of methods and tools from a specific mathematical subject area
• can assess whether a specific result is valid and/or whether a specific method can be applied under prescribed circumstances
• are able to form a mathematical model describing a problem amenable to a mathematical investigation and to perform a mathematical analysis that sheds light on the initiating problem
• can independently select adequate mathematical methods and tools that help treating certain questions amenable to a mathematical investigation
• are able to ponder about the applicability range of mathematical tools

Competences

• are able to navigate and to develop independently in work situations that are not structured beforehand
• can participate in collaboration with peers in the treatment of problems of a mathematical nature
• can communicate mathematical problems and strategies leading to solutions to peers inside and outside of mathematics

Type of instruction

Project work.

Extent and expected workload

This is a 15 ECTS project module and the work load is expected to be 450 hours for the student.
 

Exam

Exams