13798 - Seminar Mathematical Data Science Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13798
Module Title:Seminar Mathematical Data Science
  Seminar Mathematische Datenwissenschaft
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Hartmann, Carsten
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every semester
Credits: 4
Learning Outcome:On completion of the course, students will have
  • acquired in-depth technical knowledge of a topic
  • developed their skills in modeling and in the use and further development of mathematical solution methods
  • learned how to narrow down and precisely formulate scientific problems as well as effective time management 
  • improved their oral communication skills by speaking freely in front of an audience and in group discussions
  • improved their skills in the use of scientific word processing systems (LaTeX).
Contents:Selected topics from the field of mathematical data science
Recommended Prerequisites:Good command of basic linear algebra, analysis and probability theory is recommended, e.g. as taught in the modules
  • 11103: Analysis I
  • 11104: Analysis II
  • 11101: Lineare Algebra und analytische Geometrie I
  • 11217: Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie
    or 11917: Mathematik W-3 (Statistik)
    or 11212: Statistics
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 90 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • Leo Breiman: Statistical Modeling: The Two Cultures. Statistical Science, Vol. 16, No. 3, 199-215, 2001.
  • Brad Efron: Prediction, Estimation and Attribution, Journal of the American Statistical Association, 115(530), 636–655, 2020
  • David B. Dunson: Statistics in the big data era: Failures of the machine. Statistics & Probability Letters, Vol. 136, 4-9, 2018.
  Additional literature will be provided at the beginning of the semester.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Seminar presentation (30-45 min.) including report (8-10 pages), depending on subject (70 %)
  • Active participation throughout the semester (30%)
The module is passed if 75% of the examination requirements are met.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Study Performance – ungraded
Limited Number of Participants:40
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Mathematical Data Science / PO 2025
Remarks:
  • Study programme Mathematical Data Science M.Sc.: Mandatory module
Module Components:
  • Seminar Mathematical Data Science
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment