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Mathematics (B.Sc.)

Taught in German

Overview

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Overview

Areas of Study

Mathematics is one of the oldest sciences, first developed from the problems of counting, calculating and measuring. On the one hand it has developed steadily with the current needs and, on the other hand, made many developments and discoveries of our time possible. Through this it has always remained an up-to-date and modern science, the findings of which have an influence in many other areas of study. In its study you will acquire, along with a body of other basic mathematical knowledge, a logical-analytical way of thinking – universally applicable and thus of great importance in professional life. This is shown by the good professional prospects which Giessen graduates have had in the past and will have for the near future. Small, manageable classes make an intensive supervision possible from the first semester onwards. The emphasis of the research areas lie, for example, in the areas of stochastic science, differential geometry and partial differential equations, (geometric) group theory, dynamic systems, numerical mathematics, computer science.

Study-specific prerequisites

A specialisation in the final year of secondary school in mathematics is helpful but not required.
For all elementary students of this course of study a "Vorkurs Mathematik" (preliminary mathematics course) is offered. Participation is emphatically recommended. More on this...

Number of enrolled students

171 students are enrolled in this bachelor degree course (as of winter semester 2017/18).

Accreditation

since 29 September 2006.

Composition of the Study Programme

Degree BSc

Degree

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Duration of studies 6 Semester 180 Credit Points (CP)

Duration of Studies

6 Semesters - 180 Credit Points (CP)

Composition of the Study Programme

Composition of degree programme

The Bachelor’s degree programme in Mathematics consists of

  • a compulsory component (mathematics modules totalling 103 credit points) 
  • a compulsory elective component (44–53 credit points) 
  • a minor subject (24–33 credit points).

The proportion of mathematics content should be approximately 80%.

 

Course structure (example)

1st semester 2nd semester
Analysis 1 Analysis 2
Linear Algebra 1 Linear Algebra 2
Minor subject Proseminar
  Minor subject
3rd semester 4th semester
Algebra Elective module
Analysis 3 Elective module
Stochastik Elective module
Genral overview Comprehensive overview
5th semester 6th semester
Numerical Mathematics 1 Elective module
Elective module B.Sc. seminar
Minor subject Bachelor’s thesis
Elective module  

 

Elective modules

For the elective modules, you must select two different modules from lists a and b, choosing one module from each list:

a) Algebra/Analysis/Geometry (AAG): Algebra 2, Topology, Analysis 4, Measure and Integration Theory.
b) Applied Mathematics/Stochastics (AMS): Numerical Mathematics 2, Optimisation, Probability Theory, Measure and Integration Theory.

In addition, you must choose one of the modules ‘Introduction to Programming 1’ or ‘Fundamentals of Programming with Python’. If your minor subject is Computer Science, you may not choose the module ‘Introduction to Programming’. If your minor subject is Data Science, you may not choose the module ‘Fundamentals of Programming with Python’ as a compulsory elective module.

Up to 9 CP may be completed in the area of non-subject-specific skills in order to acquire additional non-subject-specific qualifications. As part of the compulsory elective area, you may also undertake an internship to gain an insight into the professional practice of mathematicians and to acquire job-related knowledge and skills.

 

Minor subjects

At the moment minor subjects can be:

  • Biology
  • Chemistry,
  • Data Science,
  • Geography,
  • Informatics,
  • Philosophy,
  • Physics,
  • Psychology and
  • Economics/Business Administration. 

 

Module plans

Study plans vary depending on the choice of compulsory elective modules and the minor subject. Information on the range of compulsory elective modules, further sample study plans, and a study plan for part-time study (12 semesters) can be found in the programme-specific study and examination regulations

Application

Commencement of Studies in the Winter Semester

Commencement of studies

Only possible in the winter semester

Entrance Requirements Abitur ohne Praktikumsnachweis

Entrance requirements

  • A valid university entrance qualification.
    • From Germany: Allgemeine Hoch­schul­reife (= Abitur or similar qualifications), Fach­hoch­schul­reife, Meister­prüfung, Hochschul­zugangs­berechtigung für beruflich Qualifizierte. Further Information
    • From outside of Germany: You can find out whether your university entrance qualification (HZB) from your home country entitles you to enrol directly in a degree programme in Germany on the Information System for Foreign Applicants (anabin).
  • Certification of a pre-professional practical period is not required.
  • Special regulations apply to foreign applicants or those who gained their university-entrance qualifications abroad. Read more
Application not limited only winter

Application / Enrolment

  • The study programme is not subject to admission restrictions.

  • The enrolment period for the winter semester begins at the beginning of June.

  • The end of the enrolment period is determined anew each year, please enquire in the application portal during the enrolment period.

 

Different rules apply in some cases for international applicants. More...

 

Bewerbungsportal
Application portal

Career Options

Career Options

Programmes of further study at JLU

 

Career options / job market

One of the typical features of the subject of Mathematics is that its graduates do not have their own sector in the job market. Mathematicians must rely on constantly finding new areas of employment, which is what has actually happened in the past in a most impressive manner. The interest in Mathematics graduates has clearly increased in industry in the last 15 years (in the area of research and development) but also in the economy in general, in insurance and in banking. In many branches of work, Mathematics involves a typically analytical way of thinking, which eminently helps in dealing with complex application problems of all kinds in various areas of work:

  • Data processing, insurance mathematics, financial economics, logistics
  • Medicine, drug industry, industrial production
  • Teaching
  • Public service and administration

Detailed information is to be found in the student guide.

Further Information

Further Information: Documents

PDF documents for the courses of study

 

Examination- and study regulations

 

Courses offered in the course catalogue

Links

Bachelor's Degree Programmes of Faculty 07

Any Questions

Any Questions?

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Contact

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Subject Advisors
Subject Advisors

Prof. Dr. Oleg Davydov
Heinrich-Buff-Ring 44, HRZ, room 117
35392 Gießen
Phone: 0641 - 99 32192
E-mail: Oleg.Davydov

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