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FSF3946 Selected Topics in Mathematical Statistics 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus FSF3946 (Spring 2019–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FSF3946 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The contents for each occasion of the course will be decided jointly between the examiner and the teacher responsible for the course.

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

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Equipment

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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

P, F

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

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Henrik Hult

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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

SCI/Mathematics

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Third cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Henrik Hult (hult@kth.se)

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at SCI/Mathematics