Glossary

AlMa
Abbreviation for the lecture Algorithmic Mathematics, which is scheduled for the first semester according to the module plan. Unlike Ana and LA, this lecture is only offered in Bonn.

Ana (pronounced Anna)
Abbreviation commonly used in Bonn for the lectures Analysis I–III.

AStA = General Student Committee
The “student government.” Address: Nassestraße 11 (in the Nassemensa building), 1st floor. Opening hours and further information can be found at www.asta-bonn.de.

AStA-Laden = AStA shop
Here you can buy fair trade stationery and office supplies at fair prices. Located in the entrance area of the Nassemensa and in the basement/behind the CAMPO cafeteria.

Aufenthaltsraum = Common room
Room N0.002 in the annex. Here you can relax a little, make a cup of coffee or tea, or work on your exercises.

Auslandsstudium = Studying abroad
You can find out about the pros and cons of studying abroad from the student council and the Bachelor's/Master's office. We also try to organize an information event every two semesters with students, professors, and organizers who report on their experiences.

AVZ = Allgemeines Verfügungszentrum = General Disposal Center
An ugly 1970s building on Endenicher Allee that is used by many different institutes. In the past, exercise groups also took place here during the first semesters.

AWD = Anwesenheitsdienst = Attendance Service
During AWD, you will find people in the student council office (N0.001 in the annex) who you can ask questions or borrow old exams and exam transcripts from (later on). You can find out exactly when this is under AWD. Sometimes, however, AWD refers to the person who is currently performing this service. They can be found in the annex of the MZ.

BaMa = Bachelor's-Master's Office
The “Bachelor-Master Office Mathematics” provides advisory services and has also taken over the tasks of the examination office for the bachelor's and master's programs. You can find it in room 0.004 of the Mathematics Center, or on the Internet at http://www.mathematics.uni-bonn.de/studium/bachelor.

Ball
The Math Ball is an event organized by the Mathematics Student Council. It takes place once a semester, formerly in the festively decorated entrance hall of We 10, and in recent semesters in the Bad Godesberg City Hall. To refresh your rusty dancing skills or learn them from scratch, we can recommend the dance class immediately before the ball or the university sports program. For those who dislike standard dancing, we highly recommend our party.

BASIS
www.basis.uni-bonn.de Here you will find the electronic course catalog, i.e., a list of all university events. This is where you must register electronically for your exams.

Bauern-Bib = farmers bib
Affectionate name for the ULB branch at Nussallee 15 a.

Berufspraktisches Kolloquium = Practical career colloquium
The mathematics institutes regularly organize the professional colloquium. Its purpose is to give students an insight into various professional fields. Some companies introduce themselves, while others are individuals who provide information about their professional field.

Bibliothek = Library
The math library is on the ground floor of the Mathematics Center. Here you can view or borrow almost all mathematics textbooks and reference books. The branch of the University and State Library at Nussallee 15a (BauernBib) has a large collection of scientific literature. There you can also obtain a library card, which you need to borrow books (including from the math library). An introduction is given there at the beginning of the semester. The main branch of the ULB (Adenauerallee 39–41) mainly has literature that is geared toward non-scientific interests.

CIP Pool
Behind this mysterious name lie the university's computer rooms. Incidentally, the name comes from the “Computer Investment Program,” a funding program for universities—but practically no one knows that. The IAM computer room is no longer financed by this funding program, but by tuition fees, and is therefore officially called the PC Pool, but nobody knows that either. There is one in the annex of the MZ and one in the HRZ.

CP = Credit Points
English abbreviation for the German equivalent of LP.

c. t. = cum tempore
This means that it refers to a quarter of an hour after the specified time (the so-called “academic quarter”). It is usually not noted, as this is a matter of course in normal university operations, unless otherwise announced (by “s. t.”).

Dies = Dies Academicus
Takes place once per semester. On this day, regular university classes are usually canceled starting at 10 a.m. You can find out more details from your lecturers. Instead, there are lots of lectures, sports tournaments, and concerts, which are also intended to attract non-students. Information on this can be found either in a brochure available in the cafeterias and institutes or on the Internet at (http://www3.uni-bonn.de/studium/studium-universale/diesacademicus).

EA 60 = Endenicher Allee 60
The address of the Mathematics Center, including the annex.

ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
This system is intended to make academic achievements in Germany and other European countries comparable, thus simplifying a change of university or the transfer of credits already earned when changing subjects. In this way, you collect ECTS credits, which are supposed to have a value of 30 working hours everywhere. Unfortunately, it may be that the transfer of credits when changing courses is not as straightforward as hoped, as credits are “only” a quantitative measure and not a qualitative one.

emeritiert = retired
This is the title given to professors when they retire. However, emeriti and emeritae may continue to give lectures, accept doctoral students, etc.

EGNum
Abbreviation for the lecture Introduction to the Fundamentals of Numerics.

Exzellenzcluster = cluster of Excellence
As part of the 2007 Excellence Initiative launched by the federal and state governments with the aim of promoting research at selected locations, Bonn was selected and received a so-called Cluster of Excellence with the impressive name “Mathematics: Foundations, Models, Applications.” The resulting substantial financial injection of approximately 6.5 million euros per year – for four years – allows Bonn's mathematics department, for example, to establish many junior professorships and postdoctoral positions. The Cluster of Excellence was last extended in 2019. More detailed information can be found on the website of the Hausdorff Center, which was also created as a result of the Cluster of Excellence: www.hausdorff-center.uni-bonn.de.

Fachkommission = subject committee
The respective subject group in the Math-Nat. Faculty, the committee responsible for managing a subject area (also called subject group or FK-FG or FG for short).

Fachschaft = student council
Depending on the context, this refers to the student body of a particular subject area, the active student council, or the student council's premises (N0.001 in the annex).

Fachschaftsbrett = Student council board
The student council board is located next to the student council office N0.001. There, or on several glass boards distributed throughout the annex, you will find all kinds of important and less important information about the student council, in particular the minutes of the student council meetings. Reading the contents is always informative and recommended for everyone.

Fachschaftssitzungen (FSR-Sitzungen) = Student council meetings (FSR meetings)
take place every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. in the lounge during the semester. Just drop by, everyone is welcome to join! Don't worry, there's no obligation to participate!

Fahrradwerkstatt = Bicycle repair shop
is offered by the AstA in the underground parking garage of the adjacent building. There you will find all the tools you need to repair your bicycle, as well as expert assistance with repairs, free of charge. However, you will have to purchase any necessary replacement parts yourself. Opening hours vary, so check the bike repair shop's Facebook page beforehand.

Fakultätsrat = Faculty Council
The faculty's highest decision-making body, responsible for exam regulations, habilitations, and appointments, among other things.

FK = Fachschaftenkonferenz = Student Council Conference
University-wide association of all student councils for the purpose of coordination and exchange of experiences. Meets once a week.

FSR = Fachschaftsrat = Student Council
See the pages on the FSR.

gr. HS = GH = GHS = Großer Hörsaal =  Large Lecture Hall
As the name suggests, this is the largest lecture hall for mathematics at Wegelerstr. 10. You can find it by going up the curved staircase in the foyer and taking five steps to the right.

Hauptgebäude = Main building
This is not the Mathematics Center! The main building of the university is the castle on the edge of the city center. This is where the institutes, lecture halls, etc. of the Faculty of Philosophy are located. Behind the main building is the Hofgarten – this is the large lawn where you can spend time with your fellow students in the summer.

HCM = Hausdorff Center for Mathematics
The Hausdorff Center was founded in early 2007 to unite the research projects that emerged from the Excellence Cluster under one name. In 2012 and most recently in 2018, this was extended for further years. It is probably irrelevant for your studies, but it contributes to increasing Bonn's mathematical fame. It also always has room for student assistants.

HRZ = Hochschulrechenzentrum = University Computer Center
A facility of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located at Weglerstr. 6. Available to the entire university. See also Internet. Here you will also find so-called OCAPs (public computer workstations), which can be used by all students with an HRZ login, and one of the CIP pools. In addition, the HRZ provides a “username (at) uni-bonn.de” email address.

IAM
Abbreviation for “Institute for Applied Mathematics.”

INS
Abbreviation for “Institute for Numerical Simulation.”

Institute
The smallest independent organizational unit of the university.

Internet
All students receive free Internet access with their enrollment documents in the PC pools (IAM, We6 E02, or MZ N0.004), where computers are usually available.

KHS = kl. HS = kleiner Hörsaal Mathematik = small lecture hall Mathematics
This is the former second-largest lecture hall for mathematics. It can be found by going up the curved staircase in the foyer at Wegelerstr. 10 and then taking the five steps on the left. It is located behind the first door on the right. Many in-depth lectures are held here, as well as most teacher training lectures.

Kolloquium = Colloquium
Lectures by various lecturers on current research areas are held regularly in the Lipschitz Hall: Students in higher semesters should definitely drop in – you don't have to understand everything. Beforehand, you can chat with other colloquium visitors over a cup of tea from 4:45 p.m.

Kopierkarte = Copy card
You can copy and print for free in the math library. This is paid for by quality improvement funds (QVM). For copying, just ask the library staff. It is also possible to buy a copy card yourself, e.g., at the ULB branch at Nussallee 15a. The cost is 6.9 cents per copied page. This is not usually recommended for math students. For more information, visit the ULB website or the service center (copy shop), main building, 1st floor, Am Hof 1.

LA (pronounced Ella)
Abbreviation commonly used in Bonn for the Linear Algebra I + II lectures. Elsewhere, abbreviations such as “LinA” are also common.

LaTeX
Text typesetting system that allows you to display all the beautiful mathematical symbols on the screen. Training courses are offered with the help of quality improvement tools to learn this system, which is more reminiscent of a programming language. You will have learned it by the end of your studies.

Lehrbuchsammlung = LBS = Textbook collection
Math textbooks can be found in the math library.

LP = Leistungspunkt =  credit point
One LP corresponds to a workload of 30 hours and is worth the same at every university thanks to the ECTS. Depending on the workload, a module is rewarded with a certain number of LP after passing. You can find out how many these are in the module handbook. To complete the “Bachelor” degree, it is mandatory to collect at least 180 of these points. You can find more detailed information on this in the examination regulations.

LWK = Landwirtschaftskammer = Chamber of Agriculture
Former name for the Mathematics Center. The Rhineland Chamber of Agriculture used the building at Endenicher Allee 60 before 2009, and for reasons of monument protection, this is still written above the entrance.

MZ = Mathematikzentrum = Mathematics Center
The building at Endenicher Allee 60, which has housed most of the mathematics department since the summer semester of 2009.

Mensa = canteen
Large-scale catering facility run by the student union. There are several of these in Bonn. The Mensa on the Poppelsdorf campus is probably the most relevant for you.
Opening hours: Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Fri 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Prices: Stew €1.00, main component (vegan/vegetarian/meat) from €1.35, side dish €0.70 or €0.80. The quality is perhaps debatable, but cooking for 30,000 students is different from cooking for three.

Mensa-Card = canteen card
This practical card is available in the canteens for a deposit of €5.00 (at the Poppelsdorf canteen, at the cafeteria cash desk). The card can be topped up at designated machines, with 3% of the amount topped up being added free of charge (for top-ups of €10 or more). From then on, you can easily purchase your food with the credit on this card (or pay for the washing machine and dryer in the dormitories). You can find more information on an information sheet available in the cafeteria. PLEASE NOTE: You can only pay with the cafeteria card in the Popp cafeteria!

MI
Abbreviation for “Mathematical Institute.”

MNL
Rarely used abbreviation for “Departmental Library for Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Agriculture (Abteilungsbibliothek für Medizin, Naturwissenschaften und Landbau),” which also refers to the Bauern-Bib.

Modul = Module
(a) the module, the modules: Generic term for courses in degree programs. Lectures, seminars, internships, and bachelor's theses are all modules. For each module you pass, you receive a grade, which is weighted by the LP and included in your final grade.
(b) module, modules: Algebraic term (roughly speaking, numbers that can be added, subtracted, and multiplied, but not divided) as found, for example, in the former lecture module “Groups, Rings, Modules,” now called “Introduction to Algebra.”

Modulhandbuch = Module handbook
The module handbook lists all lectures, seminars, and practical courses offered by the University of Bonn in the field of mathematics. It also lists the minor modules for the most common minors (physics, computer science, economics). Here you will find information on the type, content, and workload (see LP) of the modules. This can be found at https://www.mathematics.uni-bonn.de/files/bachelor/ba_modulhandbuch.pdf

Nassemensa
The Nassemensa is located at Nassestraße 11 and is the central cafeteria for students from the main building, the Juridicum, and the Arithmeum. On the ground floor, you will find the AStA store and the student union's info.point, among other things. The AStA offices are also located in this building.

Nebengebäude = annex
The annex of the main building at Endenicher Allee 60 houses the student council, the PC pool, and several seminar rooms. The room numbers here are marked with a leading “N” (e.g., N0.001 for the student council office and N0.002 for the lounge).

Party
The math party usually takes place once per semester. At this event, you can chat with your tutor privately and leave the beautiful but sometimes quite exhausting world of mathematics behind you for a few hours.

PC pool
The IAM's PC pool is located on the ground floor of the annex building. Some courses are held there, and outside of these times, you can also get help with AlMa and Numerik programming tasks or use the PCs for other study-related tasks. Another PC pool is located on the ground floor of the HRZ (We6, E02).

PO = Prüfungsordnung = Examination Regulations
These regulations govern the requirements that students must meet. For example, they regulate how many LPs you must earn in the various modules during your studies. The Bachelor's PO can be found at http://www.mathematics.uni-bonn.de/studium/bachelor/dokumente. Please also refer to the module handbook.

Prüfungsamt = Examination Office
An examination office regulates all formalities necessary for module examinations, bachelor's/master's examinations, etc. The Bachelor's/Master's Office takes on the tasks of the corresponding examination offices in mathematics. The chair of the bachelor's examination office is Professor Eberle.

Prüfungsprotokolle = Examination protocols
In order to familiarize yourself with the examination style and questions of the individual professors, it is advisable to consult the examination protocol folder in the student council before oral examinations. In return, you should then write a protocol of your own examination.

RVL = Ringvorlesung (lecture series)
A series of lectures organized by the Bachelor's/Master's Office or the student council towards the end of a semester, in which lecturers present their courses for the coming semester (usually for the 3rd/4th and, if applicable, 5th semester). Attendance is highly recommended in order to get an overview of the courses offered in the further course of study and to get to know the professors.

Seminar
(a) Alongside lectures, the most common type of course at university: in small groups (10–20 students), participants independently work on in-depth academic topics and present them to the rest of the seminar in the form of lectures/presentations. The seminar (usually attended in the second semester) is intended to prepare students for this concept, the later advanced seminars, and is correspondingly more demanding. Important: Topics and registrations are assigned in the preliminary meeting, which takes place at the end of the previous semester.
(b) Term for the counterpart of the “institute” in the humanities.
(c) Term for the libraries in the Faculty of Law and Political Science.

Senat = senate
Highest decision-making body of academic self-administration.

s.t. = sine tempore
The event begins punctually at the specified time, i.e., not c.t.

Stadthaus = townhouse
Not to be missed: the largest, ugliest building in the city center. Among other things, it houses the residents' registration office. Don't forget to re-register! To avoid long waiting times when re-registering, you can also make an appointment: https://www2.bonn.de/terminmodul/live/index/index/dienststelle/4
As an incentive to re-register, every new resident of Bonn receives a voucher booklet with free or discounted admission to a vast array of museums, theaters, etc. However, if you only register with a secondary residence in Bonn, you will be liable for a second home tax of 12% of the net cold rent.

Studierendensekretariat = Student Office
Handles formalities such as enrollment and re-registration (unless this is done automatically by transferring the semester fee on time). Located in the Meinhard Heinze House, Poppelsdorfer Allee 49.

Studierendenwerk = Student Services
Nassestraße 11. State institution, partly financed by our social contributions. Responsibilities: BAföG office, student residences, room referral service, cafeterias.

Studienberatung = Academic advising
Available for bachelor's students of mathematics from Dr. Kiesel and the student council. You can also find some information here at http://www.mathematics.uni-bonn.de/studium/studienberatung.

Studium Universale
Interdisciplinary courses offered by the university; for more details, see the course catalog or visit http:// www3.uni-bonn.de/studium/studium-universale.

Studiticket
The Studiticket is actually just your student ID card. However, it is only valid when accompanied by photo ID. With the ticket, you can use all public transportation in the VRS area at no extra charge. You can also take a bicycle with you. On weekends and every day after 7 p.m., you can also take a friend with you. Further information is available from the AStA. Since the 2009/10 winter semester, the Studi-Ticket has been extended to the NRW-Ticket. This allows you to use public transportation throughout North Rhine-Westphalia free of charge. However, you are not allowed to take passengers or bicycles with you outside the VRS area.

Tutor
Practice group leader and, as a rule, a student themselves. They explain the lecture material to you, answer your questions, correct your assignment sheets, and can pass on criticism of the lecture to the lecturer or practice leader.

Verkehr = Transportation
The best means of transportation in Bonn in every respect is the bicycle. VRS public transportation is available to all students with the Studiticket. On the first Saturday of every month from April to September, the AStA offers a bicycle market. For more information, visit http://www.asta-bonn.de/Fahrradmarkt.
We would also like to draw your attention to the AStA's bicycle repair shop.

VV = Vorlesungsverzeichnis = Course catalog
A list of courses offered in the respective semester. It is now only available in electronic form at http://www.basis.unibonn.de. It used to be a blue book that also contained the addresses and telephone numbers of all institutes and lecturers.

We n
Wegelerstraße n, n ∈ {6, 8, 10} Building with house number n on Wegelerstraße.

WuKA
The wine and cheese evening (Wein- und Käse-Abend), a regular event organized by the student council.

WPHS = Wolfgang Paul Lecture Hall
This lecture hall belongs to the physicists. It is located at Kreuzbergweg 28.

ZS = Zeichensaal = Drawing Room
This room on the first floor of Wegelerstraße 10 is used for seminars, colloquia, study groups, and lectures.