The contents for each occasion of the course will be decided jointly between the examiner and the teacher responsible for the course.
FSF3946 Selected Topics in Mathematical Statistics 7.5 credits
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About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2023 Start 30 Oct 2023 programme students
Target group
PhD students only.
Part of programme
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Autumn 2023: P2 (3.5 hp)
Spring 2024: P3 (4.0 hp)
Duration
Pace of study
25%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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Schedule is not publishedApplication
For course offering
Autumn 2023 Start 30 Oct 2023 programme students
Application code
51596
Contact
For course offering
Autumn 2023 Start 30 Oct 2023 programme students
Contact
Henrik Hult (hult@kth.se)
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course the students are expected to:
- Explain the main results of the subfield studied in the course
- Outline the proofs of the main results in the subfield studied in the course
- Explain and motivate the methods in different applications
- Be able to solve problems and discuss research questions related to the theory
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
A Master’s degree in mathematics, applied mathematics or related field including at least 30 ECTS in mathematics. Additional requirements may be added for each occasion of the course.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
To be announced at least four weeks before the course starts.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- HEM1 - Home assignments, 3.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENM - Oral exam, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Homework and an oral exam
Other requirements for final grade
Homework and an oral exam.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.