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| Semester | fall semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Jung Kyu Canci (jungkyu.canci@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | During this seminar we will critically read and discuss a selection of papers relating to influential ideas and examples in using mathematics to solve real world problems. The focus is both on classical papers with established important work for the applied mathematical and scientific literature, as well as on more recent articles with high potential. |
| Learning objectives | • Independent study of applied mathematical/statistical research papers. • Prepare and give a scientific presentation. • Communicating and discussing scientific ideas. • Structuring and writing technical reports. |
| Bibliography | A list of selected papers from the applied maths literature will be available as of September 20, 2021. In the introductory lecture of September 20 students will be asked to indicate their interest so that we can use their preference to guide the assignment wherever possible. |
| Comments | Teacher as an Expert: Philipp Mekler Organizational issues and a first familiarization with the topics will be presented during the first class of September 20. Both instructors will give a set of introductory lectures during the classes of September 27 and October 4, respectively. The assignment of individual student presentations will have be finalized no later than October 4. The first student presentation will take place on October 11, 2021. We will take advantage of the lecture on September 20 to go over any general aspects about the seminar and any other open questions students may have. One of the instructors (Philipp Mekler) will be available to meet students at least once before their session, in order to answer any questions about the topic and provide feedback on their planned presentation. |
| Weblink | Passcode: 403505 |
| Admission requirements | The number of participants is limited to 20. The places will be allocated after receipt of the registration on MOnA. Registration via mail is no longer necessary. The registrations will be checked at the end of each month. If the seminar is fully booked, you will be informed at the beginning of September at the latest. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 12.15-14.00 | - Online Präsenz - |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 20.09.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 27.09.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 04.10.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 11.10.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 18.10.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 25.10.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 01.11.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 08.11.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 15.11.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 22.11.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 29.11.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 06.12.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 13.12.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Monday 20.12.2021 | 12.15-14.00 | --, -- |
| Modules |
Module: Seminars (Bachelor's Studies: Mathematics) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Active participations is expected from all students during all lectures. Each week one (or two) student(s) will give a presentation about a research paper; one (or two) will take the lead in asking questions and moderating the discussion, one (or two) will provide critical and constructive feedback. Therefore each student will play a particular role on at least 3 occasions (presenting, moderating, giving feedback). Rough format: ~50 minutes presentation, and ~40 minutes class discussion, with a ~15 minutes break in between. After the presentation, students are to write up a short report with lecture notes/slides providing a synopsis of the paper and highlights from the subsequent discussion, to be submitted (via e-mail to Jung Kyu Canci) within one week of their session. Rough format: paper overview, relevance, specific examples or a small simulation study where appropriate, comprehensive recap of the points raised during the class discussion and the feedback from peers. Aim for 4-10 pages. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Mathematik |