Course organisation
The course is divided into two groups:
- Group 1: students specialising in the fundamental mathematics tracks (i.e. Algebraic geometry and number theory; Differential geometry and topology; Logic; Pure analysis).
- Group 2: students specialising in the applied mathematics tracks (i.e. Applied analysis; Complex systems; Probability, statistics and mathematical modelling; Scientific computing).
Each group has weekly sessions of two hours.
Course coordinators
Prof dr. Gunther Cornelissen (fundamental mathematics) and dr. Cristian Spitoni (applied mathematics)
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Learning goals
After completion of the course, the student is able to:
- Work efficiently with a team of 3-6 people on on a topic of interest in contemporary research in mathematics.
- Understand in depth at least two contemporary research topics in mathematics.
- Explain those topics understandably and engagingly to fellow students and mathematicians in written form.
- The same in oral form
Contents
The aim of this seminar is to orient a student in research directions in one of the two areas. For fundamental mathematics this includes algebraic geometry, arithmetic geometry, differential geometry, algebraic topology and model theory. For applied mathematics this includes scientific computing, applied analysis, probability and statistics and complex systems.
Format
Each of the researchers will give one or more presentation(s) on a topic of current interest. At the end of each lecture, you will get a written assignment related to the lecture that you have to hand in one week later.
Prerequisites
Admission to the master Mathematical Sciences.
Language
English.
Examination
Participants are expected to hand in weekly homework/research assignments. At the end of the course, they choose one research topic/lecturer and present the topic of their research assignment orally to this lecturer and one other staff member. The homework grades contribute 70% and the final presentation contributes 30% to the final grade.
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written report” 70% |
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| understand in depth at least two contemporary research topics in mathematics |
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| explain those topics understandably and engagingly to fellow students and mathematicians in written form |
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