Mathematics for Modeling and Data AnalysisLecture and TutorialProf. Dr. Laurenz Wiskott |
Lecture (2 SWS, 2 credit points): Thursdays 12:15-13:45 o'clock
in the larger INI seminar room NB 3/57. First time 09.04.2015.
Tutorial (2 SWS, 4 credit points): Thursdays 10:30-12:00 o'clock
in the larger INI seminar room NB 3/57. First time 16.04.2015.
Language: This course is given in English.
Goal: The students should get a good intuition for the mathematics covered in this course.
Content: This course covers mathematical methods that are relevant for modeling and data analysis. Particular emphasis will be put on an intuitive understanding as is required for a creative command of mathematics. The following topics will be covered: Functions, vector spaces, matrices as transformations, systems of linear differential equations, and qualitative analysis of nonlinear differential equations, possibly also Bayesian theory and multiple integrals.
Format: There is a lecture, which provides the content, and a tutorial, where you solve exercises and can deepen your understanding of the content. The exercises are solved in the tutorial in a group effort, not at home, which is the reason why it takes 3 hours rather than the usual 1.5 hours.
Requirements: Basic knowledge of calculus and linear algebra.
Exam: This course will be concluded with an oral exam.
# | date | Topic |
1 | 2015-04-09 | Visualizing Functions 1 |
2 | 2015-04-16 | Visualizing Functions 2 |
3 | 2015-04-23 | Vector Spaces 1 (without inner product) |
4 | 2015-05-07 | Vector Spaces 2 (with inner product) |
5 | 2015-05-21 | Orthonormal Basis 1 |
6 | 2015-06-11 | Orthonormal Basis 2 |
7 | 2015-06-18 | Matrices 1 |
8 | 2015-06-25 | Matrices 2 |
9 | 2015-07-02 | Bayesian Theory |
10 | 2015-07-09 | Differential Equations 1 |
11 | 2015-07-16 | Differential Equations 2 |