Module Number

INFM2010
Module Title

Mathematics for Computer Science 3: Advanced Topics
Type of Module

Compulsory
ECTS 9
Work load
- Contact time
- Self study
Workload:
270 h
Class time:
90 h / 6 SWS
Self study:
180 h
Duration 1 Semester
Frequency In the winter semester
Language of instruction German
Type of Exam

Written Test

Lecture type(s) Lecture, Tutorial
Content

Topics include multidimensional analysis, Fourier series, optimization (extreme value problems under constraints, Lagrange multipliers, algorithms in discrete and continuous optimization), topics from discrete mathematics such as number theory with applications in cryptology.

Objectives

Students gain knowledge in multidimensional analysis, number theory and their application in cryptology and optimization. After this module, they are able to establish relationships between different mathematical subfields and to name their significance for computer science.

Allocation of credits / grading
Type of Class
Status
SWS
Credits
Type of Exam
Exam duration
Evaluation
Calculation
of Module (%)
Lecture
V
o
4
6.0
wt
120
g
100
Tutorial
Ü
o
2
3.0
Prerequisite for participation INFM1010 Mathematics for Computer Science 1: Analysis,

INFM1020 Mathematics for Computer Science 2: Linear Algebra
Lecturer / Other Dorn, Levina
Literature

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Last offered Wintersemester 2022
Planned for Wintersemester 2024
Assigned Study Areas BIOINFM, INFM, MDZINFM2510, MEINFM