Unit TOPOLOGY FOR DATA ANALYSIS

Course
Mathematics
Study-unit Code
A005438
Curriculum
Generale
Teacher
Nicola Ciccoli
Teachers
  • Nicola Ciccoli
Hours
  • 42 ore - Nicola Ciccoli
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2025
Offered
2025/26
Learning activities
Affine/integrativa
Area
Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline
MAT/03
Type of study-unit
Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa monodisciplinare
Language of instruction
Italian - The course may be given in English on request from studentes (if they all agree)
Contents
Homology techniques applied to big data analysis; particular emphasis on persistent homology
Reference texts
Schenk: Algebraic Foundations for Applied Topology and Data Analysis
Educational objectives
Learning how, from a theoretical viewpoint, homological algebra techniques can be applied to data analysis.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of general topology and abstract algebra.
Teaching methods
Lezioni frontali
Learning verification modality
Oral exam on the theoretical content and a study case.
Extended program
Introduction to homotopy theory General homological algebra Cellular and singular homology Persistent homology
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