How is the course structured?

Students on the Bachelor's degree course in Mathematics usually graduate after six semesters. In addition to Mathematics, they also take courses in an application specialization of their choice:

• Computer Science
• Physics
• Nanostructural Sciences
• Economics

The first four semesters form the foundation area. Students acquire basic knowledge in the areas of analysis, algebra and discrete Mathematics, numerics and stochastics. In addition, they attend introductory courses in their field of application as well as a basic lecture on computer science. Most of these courses take the form of lectures with accompanying exercises in small groups. There are also seminars and some practicals.

The last two semesters form the specialization area, in which students make a selection from a pool of specialized courses according to their personal interests. In Mathematics, the specialization areas of analysis, algebra, numerics, optimization and stochastics are offered here. In the application specialization, the courses offered depend on the chosen field.

In addition to lectures with exercises and seminars, a seven-week work placement must also be completed in this area, in which students gain an initial insight into the use of Mathematics in practice. The final stage is a nine-week Bachelor's thesis, in which students work intensively on a specific Mathematics topic. In the specialization area, there is also the opportunity to spend a semester abroad.

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