Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Primo semestre | Oct 4, 2021 | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Secondo semestre | Mar 7, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione invernale d'esame | Jan 31, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Sessione estiva d'esame | Jun 13, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Sessione autunnale d'esame | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione di laurea estiva | Jul 21, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Sessione di laurea autunnale | Oct 13, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Sessione di laurea invernale | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Festa di Tutti i Santi | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Festa dell'Immacolata | Dec 8, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Festività natalizie | Dec 24, 2021 | Jan 2, 2022 |
| Vacanze Pasquali | Apr 15, 2022 | Apr 19, 2022 |
| FESTA DEL LAVORO | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| Santo Patrono | May 21, 2022 | May 21, 2022 |
| FESTIVITA' DELLA REPUBBLICA | Jun 2, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Chiusura estiva | Aug 15, 2022 | Aug 20, 2022 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Science and Engineering Teaching and Student Services Unit.
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Academic staff
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Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University. Please select your Study Plan based on your enrolment year.
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1° Year
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Statistical learning - PART I (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S008279
Teacher
Credits
3
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MAT/06 - PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
Period
Secondo semestre dal Mar 7, 2022 al Jun 10, 2022.
To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link: Course organization
Learning outcomes
The objective is to introduce statistical modelling and exploratory data analysis. The mathematical foundations of Statistical Learning (supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning) are developed with emphasis on the underlying abstract mathematical framework, aiming to provide a rigorous, self-contained derivation and theoretical analysis of the main models currently used in applications.
Program
The entire course will be available online. In addition, a number of the lessons/all the lessons (see the course
schedule) will be held in-class.
1. Linear regression
Normal random vectors and their properties. Linear regression models. Least squares and
projections. Parameter estimators and their optimality (Gauss-Markov Theorem, with
proof). Distribution of the estimators. Testing predictors’ significance. Best subset selection
and its formulation as Mixed Integer Optimization problem. Ridge regression.
Interpretation of ridge regression with the singular value decomposition (with proof).
LASSO.
2. Linear methods for classification
Bayes classifier and its optimality (with proof). Linear regression after binary coding. Linear
discriminant analysis. Separating hyperplanes. The perceptron algorithm (with proof of
termination)
3. Model selection and assessment.
Loss function; training and prediction error. Cross validation. Explicit expression of cross
validation for linear regression (with proof). Bootstrap and application to model
assessment.
4. Clustering.
Center based clustering. K-center clustering; K-median clustering; K-means clustering.
Lloyd’s algorithm for K-means. Ward’s algorithm. Spectral clustering: graph Laplacian. The
multiplicity of the eigenvalue 0 of the graph Laplacian equals the number of connected
components (with proof). Unnormalized and normalized spectral clustering algorithms.
Relation of spectral clustering with graph-cut.
5. Introduction to Neural Networks.
Single layer neural networks. Cybenko’s density theorem (with proof). Multilayer neural
networks. Training a neural network: the gradient descent algorithm.
Examination Methods
To pass the exam, the student will have to show full understanding of the mathematical foundations of machine learning, showing detailed knowledge of definitions, statements and some proofs.
The exam consists of an oral test
Type D and Type F activities
Le attività formative di tipologia D sono a scelta dello studente, quelle di tipologia F sono ulteriori conoscenze utili all’inserimento nel mondo del lavoro (tirocini, competenze trasversali, project works, ecc.). In base al Regolamento Didattico del Corso, alcune attività possono essere scelte e inserite autonomamente a libretto, altre devono essere approvate da apposita commissione per verificarne la coerenza con il piano di studio. Le attività formative di tipologia D o F possono essere ricoperte dalle seguenti attività.
1. Insegnamenti impartiti presso l'Università di Verona
Comprendono gli insegnamenti sotto riportati e/o nel Catalogo degli insegnamenti (che può essere filtrato anche per lingua di erogazione tramite la Ricerca avanzata).
Modalità di inserimento a libretto: se l'insegnamento è compreso tra quelli sottoelencati, lo studente può inserirlo autonomamente durante il periodo in cui il piano di studi è aperto; in caso contrario, lo studente deve fare richiesta alla Segreteria, inviando a carriere.scienze@ateneo.univr.it il modulo nel periodo indicato.
2. Attestato o equipollenza linguistica CLA
Oltre a quelle richieste dal piano di studi, per gli immatricolati dall'A.A. 2021/2022 vengono riconosciute:
- Lingua inglese: vengono riconosciuti 3 CFU per ogni livello di competenza superiore a quello richiesto dal corso di studio (se non già riconosciuto nel ciclo di studi precedente).
- Altre lingue e italiano per stranieri: vengono riconosciuti 3 CFU per ogni livello di competenza a partire da A2 (se non già riconosciuto nel ciclo di studi precedente).
Tali cfu saranno riconosciuti, fino ad un massimo di 6 cfu complessivi, di tipologia F se il piano didattico lo consente, oppure di tipologia D. Ulteriori crediti a scelta per conoscenze linguistiche potranno essere riconosciuti solo se coerenti con il progetto formativo dello studente e se adeguatamente motivati.
Gli immatricolati fino all'A.A. 2020/2021 devono consultare le informazioni che si trovano qui.
Modalità di inserimento a libretto: richiedere l’attestato o l'equipollenza al CLA e inviarlo alla Segreteria Studenti - Carriere per l’inserimento dell’esame in carriera, tramite mail: carriere.scienze@ateneo.univr.it
3. Competenze trasversali
Scopri i percorsi formativi promossi dal TALC - Teaching and learning center dell'Ateneo, destinati agli studenti regolarmente iscritti all'anno accademico di erogazione del corso https://talc.univr.it/it/competenze-trasversali
Modalità di inserimento a libretto: non è previsto l'inserimento dell'insegnamento nel piano di studi. Solo in seguito all'ottenimento dell'Open Badge verranno automaticamente convalidati i CFU a libretto. La registrazione dei CFU in carriera non è istantanea, ma ci saranno da attendere dei tempi tecnici.
4. Periodo di stage/tirocinio
Oltre ai CFU previsti dal piano di studi (verificare attentamente quanto indicato sul Regolamento Didattico): qui informazioni su come attivare lo stage.
Insegnamenti e altre attività che si possono inserire autonomamente a libretto
| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1° | Genetics | D |
Massimo Delledonne
(Coordinatore)
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| 1° 2° | Algorithms | D |
Roberto Segala
(Coordinatore)
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| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1° 2° | Algorithms | D |
Roberto Segala
(Coordinatore)
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| 1° 2° | LaTeX Language | D |
Enrico Gregorio
(Coordinatore)
|
| 1° 2° | Organization Studies | D |
Serena Cubico
(Coordinatore)
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| 1° 2° | History and Didactics of Geology | D |
Guido Gonzato
(Coordinatore)
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| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1° 2° | Advanced topics in financial engineering | F | Not yet assigned | |
| 1° 2° | ECMI modelling week | F | Not yet assigned | |
| 1° 2° | ESA Summer of code in space (SOCIS) | F | Not yet assigned | |
| 1° 2° | Google summer of code (GSOC) | F | Not yet assigned | |
| 1° 2° | Mathematics mini courses |
Sisto Baldo
(Coordinatore)
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| 1° 2° 3° | Python programming language | D |
Giulio Mazzi
(Coordinatore)
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Career prospects
Module/Programme news
News for students
There you will find information, resources and services useful during your time at the University (Student’s exam record, your study plan on ESSE3, Distance Learning courses, university email account, office forms, administrative procedures, etc.). You can log into MyUnivr with your GIA login details: only in this way will you be able to receive notification of all the notices from your teachers and your secretariat via email and soon also via the Univr app.
Double degree
The University of Verona, through a network of agreements with foreign universities, offers international courses that enable students to gain a Double/Joint degree at the time of graduation. Indeed, students enrolled in a Double/Joint degree programme will be able to obtain both the degree of the University of Verona and the degree issued by the Partner University abroad - where they are expected to attend part of the programme -, in the time it normally takes to gain a common Master’s degree. The institutions concerned shall ensure that both degrees are recognised in the two countries.
Places on these programmes are limited, and admissions and any applicable grants are subject to applicants being selected in a specific Call for applications.
The latest Call for applications for Double/Joint Degrees at the University of Verona is available now!
Alternative learning activities
In order to make the study path more flexible, it is possible to request the substitution of some modules with others of the same course of study in Mathematics at the University of Verona (if the educational objectives of the modules to be substituted have already been achieved in the previous career), or with others of the course of study in Mathematics at the University of Trento.Attachments
| Title | Info File |
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1. Convenzione | Learning Agreement UNITN - UNIVR
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167 KB, 27/08/21 |
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2. Sostituzione insegnamenti a UNITN - Courses replacement at UNITN
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44 KB, 30/08/21 |
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3. Sostituzione insegnamenti a UNIVR - Courses replacement at UNIVR
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113 KB, 30/08/21 |
Attendance
As stated in the Teaching Regulations for the A.Y. 2022/2023, except for specific practical or lab activities, attendance is not mandatory. Regarding these activities, please see the web page of each module for information on the number of hours that must be attended on-site.
Please refer to the Crisis Unit's latest updates for the mode of teaching.
Career management
Student login and resources
Graduation
Deadlines and administrative fulfilments
For deadlines, administrative fulfilments and notices on graduation sessions, please refer to the Graduation Sessions - Science and Engineering service.
Need to activate a thesis internship
For thesis-related internships, it is not always necessary to activate an internship through the Internship Office. For further information, please consult the dedicated document, which can be found in the 'Documents' section of the Internships and work orientation - Science e Engineering service.
Final examination regulations
Upon completion of the Master’s degree dissertation students are awarded 32 CFU. The final examination consists of a written dissertation on a specific topic agreed with a supervising professor and presented to a commission (Dissertation Committee).
The dissertation can be high-level theoretical or experimental (in the latter case, it may focus on either basic or applied research), it can deal with a theoretical topic or propose the resolution of a specific problem, or description of a work project, and may be carried out at universities, research institutions, schools, laboratories and companies in the framework of internships, traineeships, study stays in Italy and abroad. The dissertation must be original and written by the student under the guidance of a Supervisor. At the request of the student, the dissertation may be written and presented in Italian.
Professors belonging to the Mathematics Teaching Committee, the Department of Computer Science, and any associated departments may be appointed as Supervisors, as well as any professors from the University of Verona whose area of interest (SSD - Scientific-disciplinary Sector) is included in the teaching regulations of the degree programme.
Students may take the final exam only if meeting all requirements set by the School of Sciences and Engineering.
The Master's degree in Mathematics is obtained by successfully passing the final examination and thus earning the 120 CFU included in the study plan.
The material submitted by the student for the final examination will be examined by the Dissertation Committee, which comprises three professors, possibly including the Supervisor, and appointed by the President of the Teaching Committee. The final examination will be assessed based on the following criteria: the student’s performance during the entire study programme, the knowledge acquired during the dissertation work, their understanding of the topic and autonomy of judgment, their ability to apply such knowledge, and communicate effectively and fully all the outcomes of the work and the main results obtained.
The final examination and the degree ceremony will be carried out, in one of the four graduation sessions throughout the academic year, by the Final Examination Committee appointed by the President of the Teaching Committee, and made up of a president and at least four members chosen from among the professors of the University.
For further information, please refer to the Final examination regulations.
Attachments
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1. Come scrivere una tesi
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31 KB, 02/11/22 |
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2. How to write a thesis
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31 KB, 02/11/22 |
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5. Regolamento tesi (valido da luglio 2022)
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171 KB, 02/11/22 |
List of theses and work experience proposals
| theses proposals | Research area |
|---|---|
| Controllo di sistemi multiagente | Calculus of variations and optimal control; optimization - Hamilton-Jacobi theories, including dynamic programming |
| Controllo di sistemi multiagente | Calculus of variations and optimal control; optimization - Manifolds |
| Controllo di sistemi multiagente | Calculus of variations and optimal control; optimization - Optimality conditions |
| Formule di rappresentazione per gradienti generalizzati | Mathematics - Analysis |
| Formule di rappresentazione per gradienti generalizzati | Mathematics - Mathematics |
| Mathematics Bachelor and Master thesis titles | Various topics |
| Stage | Research area |
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| Internship proposals for students in mathematics | Various topics |
