Module Number

INF2021 (BIOINFM2021)
Module Title

Mathematics for Computer Science 4: Stochastics (Stochastics)
Type of Module

Compulsory
ECTS 6
Work load
- Contact time
- Self study
Workload:
180 h
Class time:
60 h / 4 SWS
Self study:
120 h
Duration 1 Semester
Frequency In the summer semester
Language of instruction German
Type of Exam

Written Test

Lecture type(s) Lecture, Tutorial
Content

Topics include probability spaces, random variables, distributions, Independence, Law of Large Numbers, Central Limit Theorem, Stochastic Processes, Stochastic Models, Sampling, and Estimating & Testing.

Objectives

Students receive basic knowledge in probability theory and statistics. They are able to describe and analyze simple random phenomena mathematically. They are able to apply basic stochastic methods in computer science (e.g. bioinformatics, randomized algorithms).

Allocation of credits / grading
Type of Class
Status
SWS
Credits
Type of Exam
Exam duration
Evaluation
Calculation
of Module (%)
Lecture
V
o
2
4.0
wt
90
g
100
Tutorial
Ü
o
2
1.0
Prerequisite for participation INFM1010 Mathematics for Computer Science 1: Analysis,

INFM1020 Mathematics for Computer Science 2: Linear Algebra
Lecturer / Other Teufl
Literature

Georgii, H.-O.: Stochastik, de Gruyter; Krengel, U.: Einführung in die Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie und Statistik, Vieweg;

Wolff, M., Hauck, P. und Küchlin, W.: Mathematik für Informatik und Bioinformatik, Springer

Last offered Sommersemester 2022
Planned for Sommersemester 2025
Assigned Study Areas BIOINFM, INFM2020, MDZINFM2510, MEINFM3210