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263-4203-00L 2 Credits BSC , DR , MSC , WBZ D-MATH , D-INFK
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Geometry: Combinatorics and Algorithms

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Bernd Gärtner, Dr. Michael Hoffmann, Dr. Patrick Schnider
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Abstract

This seminar complements the course Geometry: Combinatorics & Algorithms. Students of the seminar will present original research papers, some classic and some of them very recent.

Objective

Each student is expected to read, understand, and elaborate on a selected research paper. To this end, (s)he should give a 45-min. presentation about the paper. The process includes * getting an overview of the related literature; * understanding and working out the background/motivation: why and where are the questions addressed relevant? * understanding the contents of the paper in all details; * selecting parts suitable for the presentation; * presenting the selected parts in such a way that an audience with some basic background in geometry and graph theory can easily understand and appreciate it.

Content

This seminar is held once a year and complements the course Geometry: Combinatorics & Algorithms. Students of the seminar will present original research papers, some classic and some of them very recent. The seminar is a good preparation for a master, diploma, or semester thesis in the area.

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General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , DR , MSC , WBZ
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Geometry: Combinatorics and Algorithms
  • 12.04 Date 14:15-17:00 (CAB H 52)
  • 19.04 Date 14:15-17:00 (CAB H 52)
  • 26.04 Date 14:15-17:00 (CAB H 53)
  • 03.05 Date 14:15-17:00 (CAB H 52)
  • 17.05 Date 14:15-17:00 (CAB H 52)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Mathematics Bachelor
    • Seminars (NOTICE: The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. Everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: Only one mathematics seminar can be chosen per semester. Notice also the course unit 401-0002-99L Generic Seminar - Second Priority / Third Priority.)
  • Computer Science Master
  • Mathematics Master
    • Seminars and Semester Papers
      • Seminars (NOTICE: The number of seminar places is limited, and the special selection procedure should help to allocate the places not primarily according to the registration time. Everybody is waitlisted first when he/she tries to register for a seminar in myStudies. Moreover: Only one mathematics seminar can be chosen per semester. In case you need to attend 2 seminars in this semester, please take contact with the Study Administration (email: ). Notice also the course unit 401-0002-99L Generic Seminar - Second Priority / Third Priority.)
  • CAS in Computer Science
  • Doctorate Computer Science (More Information at: )