Mathematik / Mathematics (B.Sc.)

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.

What will I learn?

Within the programme, 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.

What skills and interests should I have?

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 preliminary mathematics course is being offered. Participation is emphatically recommended.

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)

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

Examination and study regulations

Special regulations (with module descriptions and module plans)
General Regulations for Bachelor's and Master's programmes

Please note that only the German version of the regulation is official and legally binding. The English version is for informative purposes only.

Courses offered in the course catalogue

Electronical course catalogue (in German)

PDF documents for the courses of study

B.Sc. Mathematik (PDF in German)

Accreditation

The programme has been accredited since 29 September 2006.

Links

Faculty 07 – Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Geography
Faculty 07's Deanery
Examinations office of Natural Sciences
Student representatives

Bachelor's Degree Programmes of Faculty 07

Advanced Materials
Angewandte Informatik / Applied Computer Science
Angewandte Mathematik / Applied Mathematics
Angewandte Physik / Applied Physics
Data Science
Geographie / Geography
Mathematik / Mathematics
Physik / Physics
Physik und Technologie für Raumfahrtanwendungen / Physics and Technology for Space Travel Applications

Are you still not entirely sure whether the course of study is the right one for you? We support you with a wide range of information, events and advisory services around your study orientation and choice. For example, experience real university atmosphere at our Hoch­schul­informations­tagen (HIT) and the Open Campus Day!

Study orientation

To help you get off to a good start with your studies, we warmly invite you to attend our orientation events. Here you will learn
everything you need to know about starting your studies:

• creating a course schedule,
• examination regulations and registration deadlines,
• campus areas and leisure activities,
• and much more.

At the same time, you will have the opportunity to get to know your future fellow students.