Applied Mathematics

The enormous technical progress during the last two decades has resulted in highly innovative products and services that more than ever before are based on mathematical achievements.  Modern mathematics is at the heart of an increasing number of innovations in the fields of digital communication, satellite navigation, e-commerce, medical technology, and consumer electronics. Without modern mathematics, there would be no navigation system, no mobile phone, no secure payment on the internet, no digital TV, and no MP3 player. Also, there would be no efficient web search, no Blu-ray discs, and no digital rights management (DRM). Modeling and simulation of computer and communication networks as well as social network analysis are also based on profound mathematical knowledge and methods. Current and previous developments in these highly innovative fields have led to a new understanding of mathematics. Modern mathematics is not only an auxiliary science for other sciences to solve technical and economic problems; nowadays it is considered an independent, genuine technology. Its main characteristics are its algorithmic and technology-driven approach, combined with industrial relevance and innovation. The goal of this bachelor’s degree program in Applied Mathematics is to persuade young people to participate in these ongoing developments in a competent and comprehensive way and to give them a promising perspective for a professional career in the field of mathematics and its applications to digital media. To top Course Objectives. The focus is on the training of mathematicians who are working at the interface of computer science and information technology and are capable of solving difficult and complex mathematical problems in the context of digital media using computers quickly and efficiently. The course promotes the development of independent and creative ways of working and provides the ability for lifelong learning, teamwork, and interdisciplinarity. After completing the course, you are able to start a professional carrier as a mathematician in a technical application field or begin a Master’s course in mathematics or computer science, or any other related field. You have the ability to abstract, conceptual, logical, structural, and algorithmic thinking. You know the mathematical foundations of information security, coding and data compression, digital image processing, and pattern recognition in multimedia data. You are capable of solving mathematical problems in the context of digital media both conceptually and computationally and are able to represent your results with a high level of expertise using modern media. You are able to apply data mining techniques to social media and statistically analyze the data using statistical software packages. You have substantial programming skills and knowledge of mathematical software and can customize the mathematical methods used and develop new mathematical models and algorithms as needed.