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401-3920-17L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-MATH

Numerical Analysis Seminar: Mathematics for Biomimetics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Habib Ammari, Dr. Alice Vanel
Number of participants limited to 8.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:40

Abstract

The aim of this seminar is to explore how we can learn from Nature to provide new approaches to solving some of the most challenging problems in sensing systems and materials science.An emphasis will be put on the mathematical foundation of bio-inspired perception algorithms in electrolocation and echolocation.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Limited places (Special selection)
Signup Start
01.08.2020
Signup End
11.09.2020

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Numerical Analysis Seminar: Mathematics for Biomimetics
The lecturers will communicate the exact lesson times of ONLINE courses.
  • Fri 14:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mathematics Bachelor
    • Seminars (This semester, many seminars have a waiting list with special selection procedure. If no other criteria apply, a definitive registration will be granted first of all to students who haven't got another seminar registration. Here is the best procedure for dealing with two waiting lists: first choose your preferred seminar and afterwards choose an alternative seminar.)
  • Mathematics Master
    • Seminars and Semester Papers
      • Seminars (This semester, many seminars have a waiting list with special selection procedure. If no other criteria apply, a definitive registration will be granted first of all to students who haven't got another seminar registration. Here is the best procedure for dealing with two waiting lists: first choose your preferred seminar and afterwards choose an alternative seminar.)