SSC Mathematics and Data Science

Student-Service-Center teaching unit
Mathematics and Data Science

Welcome to the SSC!

 

The Student-Service-Center (SSC) Mathematics and Data Science is the contact point for students of the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs of Mathematics, Technomathematics, Business Mathematics, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Data Science as well as the Teacher’s Degree Program with Mathematics as a subject.

 

In addition to the topics mentioned below, we also offer advice on organizational and personal questions about your studies. We will be available to answer your inquiries during counseling hours, at a personal appointment, or via e-mail.

Counseling sessions during the lecture period
Changes and cancellations will be announced here. There are no consultations on holidays.

Zoom Counseling | Zoom-Waiting Room
Monday 10:00 to 10:45

Open counseling service in the SSC | Room 01.332, Cauerstraße 11 in Erlangen
Tuesday 10:00 to 11:00

Telephone counseling | 0049 1627758611 or 0049 173 6110275
Thursday 10:00 to 10:45

All the offers mentioned above are available without appointment for the resolution of short questions (15-20 minutes).

You are also welcome to call or come by outside of the times listed. However, please understand that the phone or office may not be staffed at that time.

If you would like a longer personal counseling session (45-60 min.), please make an appointment by sending an email to ssc@math.fau.de and mention the type of counseling you would like (SSC-office/zoom/phone).

 

Please note:
Counseling sessions are not held on public holidays.

 

We are a multiprofessional two-person team and bring a wide range of expertise to support you in the best possible ways with your study-related concerns. Here is a brief insight into our competences:

  • confidential and respectful atmosphere
  • professional interviewing
  • support regarding the personal organization of your studies
  • orientation counseling
  • understanding of intercultural matters
  • learning counseling
  • many years of experience in university context

 

Your SSC-team: Manuela Linsner and Jasmin Schindler can be reached via email at:
ssc@math.fau.de

 

Many questions concerning your studies can be discussed at the SSC. The bullet points below provide you with the most important information and forms.

These can be used to answer some questions directly.

In addition, you will find preliminary information to prepare you for your personal counseling interview at the SSC:

 

  • Early study programm
    Advice on organizational questions regarding the planning of your early study program, or the accreditation of courses you have already attended.
  • Start of your degree program
    For the start of your bachelor’s, teacher’s or master’s degree program, you will find a lot of information on our website for first-year students. In addition, the StudOn-Area is available with an extensive range of information.
  • Advice on organizational questions regarding your studies
    We will work out strategies on how to structure your studies together: Learning and time management, exam preparation, maximum duration of your studies, integration of part-time jobs to earn income, referring to possible networks…
  • Planning a semester abroad
    We can help with time and organizational planning. Information about scholarships and current events can be found here:
    Information events: Informationsveranstaltungen (German only)
    Internationalization pages of the Faculty of Natural Sciences
  • Change of study program
    Sometimes you want or need to change your chosen degree program. We will tell you which steps are necessary, how to fill out the application form and where to submit it. In addition, we can determine whether you can have achievements from your previous study program which can be accredited.
  • Perspectives in case of interrupting or dropping out of studies / leave of absence
    There are many reasons why things do not always go as planned: Illness, birth of a child, financial problems, relatives in need of care, semesters abroad, etc: We will show you perspectives in case of interrupting or dropping out of your studies and inform you about other suitable offers at FAU. In this kind of situation, a semester off can also be beneficial and relieve the burden: Guidelines and application form
  • Advice on entering professional life for the first time
    We will support you with exploring your own skills and give initial advice on finding a job. In addition, you can use the Career Service, to have e.g. documents checked or to simulate job interviews.
  • Application to a Master’s program
    For the Master’s programs in Mathematics (D), Business Mathematics (D), Data Science (E) and Computational and Applied Mathematics (E) information on the procedure and the documents that need to be submitted can be found here.
    (D): German-language program (E): English-language program

Many issues can be solved directly. Sometimes, however, it may be helpful to consult an expert. In this case, we will support you with finding the right person to contact:

  • Subject-specific questions
    Questions about study contents, individual study plan, elective modules, etc. can be answered by our advisors or your mentor.
  • FAU Counseling Services from A-Z
    The FAU has an extensive range of support services available to all students.

 

 

In the StudOn Area of the teaching unit Mathematics & Data Science: all international Master programs you will find all the information you need about studying:

  • Organization and structure of the study program
  • Study plans and examination regulations
  • Contact persons in the department
  • Registration and withdrawal from examinations
  • Student council
  • Further counseling and support services, e.g. family service, career service, financing your studies

 

For successful study, please complete the material provided in a learning module under the title “Learning Materials”:

First, log in to StudOn and use this “Lernmodul”…

Study at FAU | teaching unit Mathematics – Data Science: all international Master programs
Study guide: Computational and Applied Mathematics | Data Science

…thoroughly. It will answer many questions that arise at the beginning and during the course of your studies.

Make sure to select the appropriate semester in which you started your studies before joining your degree program’s course.

 

21.11.2024 DATA SCIENCE: Master´s Thesis | Workshop

Your master’s thesis usually marks the end of your studies – and yet, many students don’t even know where to start! Let’s be honest, a master’s thesis can be a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be! So, if you feel like you are one of “many students” and also struggle figuring out the Whens, Hows and Whys, then why not give our upcoming master’s thesis workshop a shot? We’ll explain when, how and where to start, some common issues students run into and how to tackle them as well as general advice that’ll help you master your master’s thesis!

Event dates:

21. November 2024
10.00 – 11.00 am
Room H10, Erwin-Rommel-Str. 60, ER

The workshop is aimed at students from the 2nd semester onwards.
The number of places is currently limited to 25 people, but we will offer more courses if the demand is high enough.

Please register at StudOn until November 18th.

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Events that are repeated regularly:

Coaching: Studying successfully a Master Programme at FAU | Workshop
Study Plan | Workshop
Learning Techniques | Workshop

The SSC team looks forward to your participation!