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| Semester | spring semester 2024 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Chiara Saffirio (chiara.saffirio@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Learning objectives | Getting familiar with the main problems and questions in optimal transport theory, as well as with the basic analytic and geometric objects used to develop such theory. Making connections between different branches of mathematics, such as analysis, probability and geometry. Discovering practical applications of abstract mathematical theories. |
| Bibliography | C. Villani “Topics in optimal transportation”, American Mathematical Soc., 2003 |
| Comments | Due to limited available dates the maximal number of students is 10. |
| Admission requirements | Analysis 1 and 2, Probability 1, Measure and Integration Theory. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 29.02.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Thursday 07.03.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Thursday 14.03.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Thursday 21.03.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Thursday 28.03.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Ostern |
| Thursday 04.04.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Thursday 11.04.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Thursday 18.04.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Thursday 25.04.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Thursday 02.05.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Thursday 09.05.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Auffahrt |
| Thursday 16.05.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Thursday 23.05.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Thursday 30.05.2024 | 10.15-12.00 | Spiegelgasse 5, Seminarraum 05.001 |
| Modules |
Module: Electives in Data Science (Master's Studies: Data Science) Module: Seminars (Bachelor's Studies: Mathematics) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Pass/Fail. The exam consists in an oral presentation of a chapter of the book in front of the class and in writing a short report. Presence is mandatory: to pass the seminar teach student has to actively participate to at least 70% of the lectures. |
| 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 |