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1010 Intermediate Algebra
(3)
Prerequisite: Math ACT score of at least 17 or MATH 950.
Rapid review of elementary algebra; exponents and radicals; linear functions, equations, inequalities; complex numbers; quadratic functions and equations; logarithm and exponential functions.
1030 Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning
(3)
Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 23 or grade of C or better in MATH 1010. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math).
In this course we analyze quantitative information about change and growth through specific case studies. The mathematics covered includes topics from financial mathematics, linear and exponential growth, geometric measurements and scaling. This course is primarily for undergraduates who will not take any further mathematics except for statistics.
1040 Introduction to Statistical Thinking
(3)
Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 23 or grade of C or better in MATH 1010. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Statistics/Logic).
Basic ideas about critical thinking are developed using examples of how to interpret statistical statements in a variety of areas.
1050 College Algebra
(4)
Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 23 or grade of C or better in MATH 1010. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math).
Functions and graphs, linear models and matrices, exponential and logarithm functions, arithmetic and geometric sequences.
1060 Trigonometry
(2)
Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 23 or grade of C or better in MATH 1010.
Trigonometric functions, periodicity, polar coordinates, planar vectors.
1070 Introduction to Statistical Inference
(3)
Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 23 or grade of C or better in MATH 1010. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Statistics/Logic).
The important topics used in making inferences from data will be presented and illustrated. As well as material on descriptive statistics, estimation of the mean, or of the proportion, in one or two populations, simple linear regression, and one-way analysis of variance are covered.
1075 The Mathematics of Chance
(3)
Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 23 or grade of C or better in MATH 1010. Fulfills Quant Reason (Math) & Phys/Life Sci Foundation.
The development of probability (an historical look), probability and games of chance, applications of probability to statistics, genetics, other applications as time permits.
1080 Perspective on Mathematics
(3)
Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 23 or grade of C or better in MATH 1010. Fulfills Quant Reason (Math) & Phys/Life Sci Foundation.
Topics from calculus, emphasizing the ideas of calculus rather than the technical aspects.
1090 College Algebra for Business and Social Sciences
(3)
Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 23 or grade of C or better in MATH 1010. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math).
Functions and graphs, linear and quadratic functions, matrices, Gaussian elimination, Leontieff models, exponential and logarithmic functions, growth, periodic and continuously compounded interest, arithmetic and geometric series, annuities and loans.
1100 Quantitative Analysis
(3)
Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 28 or C or better in MATH 1090. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Not for students who have completed more than one quarter of calculus. Differentiation, maximization and minimization of functions, marginal analysis and the optimization of constrained functions, integration and applications.
1110 Calculus I
(3)
1120 Calculus I
(3)
1130 Calculus I
(3)
1170 Calculus for Biologists I
(4)
Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 28 or grade of C or better in MATH 1050 and 1060. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Derivation of dynamical models of biological systems and their analysis with differential and integral calculus. Discrete-time dynamical systems for growth, breathing, selection, the heart, etc. Differentiation and its applications to stability, approximation of functions, maximization, and limits. Differential equations describing growth, diffusion, and selection, and their solution with integral calculus. Computer lab using Maple.
1180 Calculus for Biologists II
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 1170 or consent of instructor. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Higher dimensional and probabilistic models of biological systems and their analysis. Phase plane analysis of interacting populations and the neuron. Derivation and analysis of stochastic dynamical systems describing growth, diffusion, and selection. Introduction to probability theory including distributions, random variables, and probability density functions. Applications of binomial, exponential, Poisson, and normal distributions. Introduction to statistics including parameter estimation, maximum likelihood, hypothesis testing and regression. Computer lab using Maple.
1210 Calculus I
(4)
Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 28 or grade of C or better in MATH 1050 and 1060. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Functions and their graphs, differentiation of polynomial, rational and trigonometric functions. Velocity and acceleration. Geometric applications of the derivative, minimization and maximization problems, the indefinite integral, and an introduction to differential equations. The definite integral and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
1220 Calculus II
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 1210. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Geometric applications of the integral, logarithmic, and exponential functions, techniques of integration, conic sections, improper integrals, numerical approximation techniques, infinite series and power series expansions, differential equations (continued).
1250 Calculus for AP Students I
(4)
Prerequisite: Math AP AB test score of 4 or 5. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
MATH 1250 and MATH 1260 together replace the three semester sequence MATH 1210, MATH 1220, MATH 2210. Review of introductory calculus, applications of differential and integral calculus, introduction to differential equations, conic sections and polar coordinates, numerical approximation, sequences and series, power series.
1260 Calculus for AP Students II
(4)
Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Completion of MATH 1260 is equivalent to completing the entire three-semester Calculus I, II, III sequence. Vectors in the plane and in 3-space, differential calculus in several variables, integration and its applications in several variables, vector fields, and line, surface and volume integrals. Green's and Stokes' Theorems.
1900 Topics in Mathematics
(1 to 4)
Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
Various special topics in mathematics to be treated at the appropriate level.
2160 Introduction to Scientific Computing Using C
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 1210 or consent of instructor. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
A short introduction to those aspects of C and C++ essential for mathematics, followed by extensive work with mathematics problems in which computation plays an important role.
2210 Calculus III
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 1220. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Vectors in the plane and in 3-space, differential calculus in several variables, integration and its applications in several variables, vector fields and line, surface, and volume integrals. Green's and Stokes' theorems.
2250 Ordinary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2210 or 1260 or PHYCS 2210 or 3210. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
First and second order ODEs with applications to mechanics, electrical circuits, and populations. Qualitative analysis and stability. Elementary numerical methods. Laplace transforms. Linear algebra and its applications to solution spaces, systems of differential equations, and phase space analysis. Introduction to nonlinear systems and chaos.
2270 Linear Algebra
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 1220 or 1225 or 1260. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Euclidean space, linear systems, Gaussian elimination, determinants, inverses, vector spaces, linear transformations, quadratic forms, least squares and linear programming, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization. Includes theoretical and computer lab components.
2280 Introduction to Differential Equations
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 2270 or consent of instructor. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Linear and nonlinear differential equations and systems of equations, with applications. Matrix exponential, fundamental solution matrix, phase-space and portraits, stability, initial- and boundary-value problems, introduction to partial differential equations. Requires familiarity with linear algebra. Includes theoretical and computer lab components.
2900 Honors Seminar in Mathematics
(2)
Co-requisite: MATH 1210 or 1250.
Fostering the ability to understand theorems and their purpose by studying selected groups of theorems in contexts that are new to the students and not part of the regular introductory courses.
3000 Undergraduate Colloquium
(1)
Colloquium of presentations of topics of contemporary mathematical interest.
3010 Topics in the History of Mathematics
(3)
Fulfills Comm/Wrtg & Phys/Life Sci Integration.
A brief look at the history of mathematics, focusing on the principal ideas of importance in the development of the subject.
3050 Mathematics in Medicine
(3) Cross listed as BIOL 3050.
Prerequisite: MATH 1170 or 1210. Fulfills QR (Math&Stat/Log) & Phys/Life Sci Integration.
The course is designed to give students the quantitative tools needed to understand and solve problems and models in the medical sciences, using examples from pharmaceutics, epidemiology, and physiology. The class format will be a combination of lectures and discussion sessions.
3070 Applied Statistics I
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 1220 or 1250. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
An introduction to basic probability theory, sampling from normal populations, large-sample problems, sampling from one or two populations, estimation, and testing. SAS is used to perform statistical analyses. There are three lectures and one 1 1/2 hour lab per week.
3080 Applied Statistics II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 3070. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Introduction to analysis of variance, regression analysis, correlation analysis, and nonparametric techniques. Continued use of SAS programming language. There are two lectures and one 1 1/2 hour lab per week.
3090 Design of Experiments
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 3070. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Introduction to the design of experiments, multiple regression, factorial and nested designs. SAS is used for computations.
3100 Foundations of Geometry
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2210. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Modern axiomatic development of Euclidean geometry and of trigonometry, also incidence theorems, projective invariants, straight-edge and compass constructions, spherical and hyperbolic geometries. Mathematics teaching majors should take the accompanying practicum, MATH 3105.
3105 Geometry Practicum
(1)
Co-requisite: MATH 3100.
Application of the geometry studied in MATH 3100 to the secondary-school classroom.
3150 Partial Differential Equations for Engineering Students
(2)
Prerequisite: MATH 2250 and either MATH 1260 or MATH 2210.
Fourier series and boundary-value problems for the wave, heat, and Laplace equations, separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville problems and orthogonal expansions, Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials. Fourier transform.
3160 Applied Complex Variables
(2)
Prerequisite: MATH 2250 or 2280 or consent of instructor.
Analytic functions, complex integration, Cauchy integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent series, residues and contour integrals, conformal mappings with applications to electrostatics, heat, and fluid flow.
3170 SAS Lab I
(1)
For students who wish to participate only in the Lab component of MATH 3070.
3180 SAS Lab II
(1)
For students who wish to participate only in the Lab component of MATH 3080.
3190 SAS Lab III
(1)
For students who wish to participate only in the Lab component of MATH 3090.
3210 Foundations of Analysis I
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2210. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Methods of proof in mathematical analysis. Rigorous reconsideration of the real-number system and of continuity and differentiability for functions of one variable. The emphasis is on improving the student's ability to understand and explain concepts in a logical and complete manner.
3220 Foundations of Analysis II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 3210. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Advanced multivariable calculus. Topics include continuity, compactness, differentiability and affine approximations, chain rule, Taylor series, extremization, error estimation, inverse and implicit function theorems, Fubini's Theorem, introduction to differential forms and the general Stokes' Theorem, applications to the study of curves and surfaces.
3900 Topics in Mathematics
(1 to 4)
Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
Various special topics in mathematics to be treated at the appropriate level.
3910 Supervised Reading
(1 to 6)
Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
A course of independent study overseen by a faculty member.
4010 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 1050. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
This is the first course in a sequence of two mathematics courses for prospective elementary school teachers. In this course we examine the real number system so that students may develop a more mature view of arithmetic skills and a conceptual framework for presenting these concepts to children.
4020 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 4010. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
This course is a continuation ot MATH 4010. The course material covers elementary geometry from both intuitive and computational perspectives, and the basic concepts of probability and statistics that are appropriate in helping children analyze data.
4030 Foundations of Algebra
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2210. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
The integers, unique factorization, and modular arithmetic. Polynomial rings. Introduction to abstract algebraic systems. Mathematics teaching majors should also take the accompanying practicum, MATH 4035.
4035 Algebra Practicum
(1)
Corequisite: MATH 4030
Application of the material studied in MATH 4030 to the secondary-school classroom.
4040 Perspectives in Geometry forTeachers
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 1050. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math).
Intuitive and computational geometry and trigonometry.
4050 Foundations of Calculus for Teachers
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 4040. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math).
Intuitive calculus.
4090 Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2210. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Presentation of mathematical material at the appropriate level, remedial-instruction methods, curriculum development.
4200 Introduction to Complex Variables
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 3220. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Complex functions and their differentiability, complex integrals, power series, the Cauchy theorem and formulas, residues and applications to evaluating integrals, conformal mappings and applications. Graduate students who need this course should consult the instructor.
4400 Introduction to Number Theory
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2250 or MATH 2270. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
An overview of algebraic number theory, covering factorization and primes, modular arithmetic, quadratic residues, continued fractions, quadratic forms, and diophantine equations.
4510 Introduction to Topology
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 3220. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Introduction to the ideas of topologies, compactness, connectedness, separation axioms, metric spaces. Graduate students who need this course should consult the instructor.
4530 Curves and Surfaces in Euclidean Space
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 3220. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Frenet theory, Gaussian and mean curvatures, Gauss-Bonnet theorem, minimal surfaces, and surfaces of constant curvature. Graduate students who need this course should consult the instructor.
4750 Elementary Mathematical Fluid Dynamics
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2250 and 3150 or consent of instructor. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
An elementary introduction to fluid dynamics for the advanced undergraduate sciences student. The course will discuss the mathematical description of a variety of interesting fluid phenomena.
4910 Internship in Mathematics
(1 to 4)
Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Mathematics-related work in industry, business, or government.
4950 Special Research Projects
(2 to 6)
Projects to be completed as part of the requirements for the Departmental Honors program in mathematics.
4999 Honors Thesis/Project
(3)
Fulfills Upper Division Communication/Writing.
Restricted to students in the Honors Program working on their University Honors degree.
5000 Undergraduate Problem Seminar
(1)
Prerequisite: MATH 1210.
Difficult problems presented for solution sharpen skills and develops problem-solving techniques. Prepares students for Putnam Examination (given annually by the Mathematical Association of America).
5010 Introduction to Probability
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2210 or 1260. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Combinatorial problems, random variables, distributions, independence and dependence, conditional probability, expected value and moments, law of large numbers, and central-limit theorems.
5030 Actuarial Mathematics
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5010. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Basic introduction to actuarial and insurance mathematics. Prepares students for the actuarial exam.
5040 Stochastic Processes and Simulation I
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5010. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
An introductory course in the theory and practice of random processes with special emphasis on problem solving and simulation analysis.
5050 Stochastic Processes and Simulation II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5040. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Second half of the course described under the listing for MATH 5040.
5080 Statistical Inference I
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5010. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Sampling, sampling distributions, Central Limit Theorem, transformation of data, complete and sufficient statistics, point estimation, optimality.
5090 Statistical Inference II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5080. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Interval estimation, hypothesis testing, likelihood method, errors, optimality, order statistics, nonparametric methods, rank statistics.
5110 Mathematical Biology I
(3) Cross listed as BIOL 5011.
Prerequisite: MATH 2250 or 2280 or consent of instructor. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Mathematical modeling in the biological and medical sciences. Topics will include continuous and discrete dynamical systems describing interacting and structured populations, resource management, biological control, reaction kinetics, biological oscillators and switches, and the dynamics of infectious diseases.
5120 Mathematical Biology II
(3) Cross listed as BIOL 5012.
Prerequisite: MATH 5110. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Mathematical models of spatial processes in biology including pattern formation in the embryo and during tissue differentiation, applications of traveling waves to population dynamics, epidemiology, and chemical reactions, and models for neural patterns.
5210 Introduction to Real Analysis
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 3220. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Metric spaces, fixed-point theorems and applications, Lebesgue integral, normed linear spaces, approximation, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
5215 Applied Fourier Analysis
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2270 and MATH 2280.
Fourier series and integrals, uncertainty principle, approximation and convergance theorems, discrete Fouier transforms and the Fast Fourier transform, signal and image processing. A project/paper will be required.
5250 Matrix Analysis
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2270. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Linear transformations and their eigenvalues, factorizations and canonical forms, vector and matrix norms, special matrix types, matrix-valued functions, generalized inverses, matrix groups.
5310 Introduction to Modern Algebra I
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2250 or 2270 and MATH 3210 or 2900. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
An introduction to groups, rings, and fields.
5320 Introduction to Modern Algebra II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5310. Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Second half of the course described under the listing for MATH 5310.
5405 Cryptography, Codes, and Computational Number Theory
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 4400 and MATH 5310.
Classic and modern methods of encryption, applications to public-key ciphers (RSA, El Gamnal, etc.), random number generators, attacks on encryption systems, error correcting codes; computational number theory. A project/paper will be required.
5410 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 3220. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Linear ordinary differential equations: initial-value problems and behavior of solutions. Nonlinear equations: existence, uniqueness, perturbations, extension to the boundary. Introduction to dynamical systems and their relation to differential equations.
5420 Ordinary Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5410. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Continuation of the study of dynamical systems, through a discussion of stability and its absence, concrete examples. Sturm-Liouville theory, including the existence of complete orthormal systems of eigenfunctions.
5440 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 3220. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Classical wave, Laplace, and heat equations. Fourier analysis, Green's functions. Methods of characteristics.
5470 Chaos and Nonlinear Systems
(3)
Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Introduction to chaotic motions, strange attractors, fractal geometry. Models from fluid dynamics and mechanical and electrical oscillators.
5520 Introduction to Algebraic/Geometric Topology
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 4510 or equivalent. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Introduction to algebraic topology via the fundamental group of a topological space. Includes selected topics in geometric topology.
5600 Survey of Numerical Analysis
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 2210, either MATH 2250 or 2270 and computing experience. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Numerical linear algebra, interpolation, integration, differentiation, approximation (including discrete and continuous least squares, Fourier analysis, and wavelets), initial- and boundary-value problems of ordinary and partial differential equations.
5610 Introduction to Numerical Analysis I
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 2210, either MATH 2250 or 2270 and computing experience. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Numerical linear algebra, interpolation, integration, differentiation, approximation (including discrete and continuous least squares, Fourier analysis, and wavelets).
5620 Introduction to Numerical Analysis II
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 5610. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Numerical solution of initial and boundary value problems of ordinary and partial differential equations.
5650 Topics in Numerical Analysis
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5600 or both 5610 and 5620. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Variable topics in numerical analysis depending on need and interest.
5660 Parallel Numerical Methods
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 5600 or both 5610 and 5620. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
An introduction to parallel computing (hardware, software, programming environments, algorithm design, performance evaluation) in the context of numerical linear algebra and the numerical solution of partial differential equations. Offered on the basis of need or interest.
5710 Introduction to Applied Mathematics I
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2250 and 3150 and 3160. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Symmetric linear systems, positive definite matrices, eigenvalue problems, equilibrium equations for discrete and continuous systems, boundary value problems in ODEs and PDEs, boundary integrals.
5720 Introduction to Applied Mathematics II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5710. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Fourier methods, initial value problems in ODEs and PDEs, conservation laws, network flows and combinatorics, optimization.
5740 Mathematical Modeling
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5600 or CP SC 5220. Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Development of mathematical models for physical, biological, engineering, and industrial phenomena and problems, using mainly ordinary and partial differential equations. Involvement of analytical and numerical tools suitable for analysis and visualization of the solutions of these problems, including packages such as LINPACK, EISPACK, Maple and Matlab.
5750 Topics in Applied Mathematics
(3)
Fulfills Quant Reason(Math & Stat/Log) & Quant Intensive BS.
Consult Math Department for specific offering. Possible topics include integral equations, calculus of variations, control theory, continuum mechanics, applied matrix theory, vector and tensor analysis, applications of probability and statistics. Will be offered occasionally on the basis of need or interest.
5900 Topics in Mathematics
(1 to 4)
Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
Various topics in mathematics to be treated at the appropriate level.
5900 Topics in Mathematics
(1 to 4)
Various special topics in mathematics to be treated at the appropriate level.
5910 Supervised Reading
(1 to 6)
Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
5950 Senior Seminar in Mathematics
(3)
Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.
A seminar on advanced topics in mathematics, centering around senior theses and projects.
5960 Undergraduate Special Projects
(4)
Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning (Math & Stat/Logic).
Special computer project to serve as a senior thesis for students in scientific-computing emphasis.
5969 Special Topics in Statistics
(1 to 6) Cross listed as MGT 5969, ED PS 5969, FP MD 5969, ECON 5969, FCS 5969, PSYCH 5969, SOC 5969, STAT 5969.
Topics vary. Taught by members of the University Statistics Committee. Check current class schedule for cross-listings.
6010 Linear Models
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5010 and 5080 and 5090 and 2270.
Univariate linear models with applications to regression and ANOVA.
6020 Multilinear Models
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6010.
Multivariate linear models with applications to regression and ANOVA.
6040 Mathematical Probability
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6210.
Analytical approach to probability theory, random variables and their distributions, limit theorems for sums of independent random variables.
6070 Mathematical Statistics
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 2270 and 5080.
Topics from distribution theory, estimation, and hypothesis testing.
6130 Introduction to Algebraic Geometry I
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6310 and 6320.
Affine and projective varieties, tangent spaces and singularities, curve theory.
6140 Introduction to Algebraic Geometry II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6130.
Surfaces, intersection theory, special varieties, introduction to schemes.
6150 Complex Manifolds
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6220.
Material will be selected from Riemann surfaces and algebraic curves, Kaehler geometry, Stein manifold theory, compact surfaces, etc.
6170 Introduction to Riemannian Geometry
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6520.
Riemannian metrics, connections, geodesics, normal coordinates, completeness, spaces of constant curvature, submanifolds, Bonnet's and Meyer's theorem, Cartan-Hadamard theorem, Alexandrov and Topogonov comparison theorems, closed geodesics, cut locus, sphere theorem.
6210 Real Analysis
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5210.
Measures and integrals, Lp-spaces, Hilbert spaces, Banach spaces, Fourier series.
6220 Complex Analysis
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 4200 and 6210.
Analytic functions, complex integration, conformal mapping, families of analytic functions, zeros of analytic functions, analytic continuation.
6240 Lie Groups/Lie Algebras I
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6220.
Basic theory of Lie groups and Lie algebras.
6250 Lie Groups/Lie Algebras II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6240.
Structure theory, classification, and finite dimensional representations of Lie groups. Compact Lie groups.
6310 Modern Algebra I
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5320.
Groups, rings, modules, homological algebra, fields, and Galois theory.
6320 Modern Algebra II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6310.
Second half of the course described under the listing for MATH 6310.
6330 Group Theory I
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5320.
Various topics in group theory will be studied. The course will be offered on the basis of need or interest.
6340 Group Theory II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6330.
Second half of the course described under the listing for MATH 6330.
6350 Commutative Algebra
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6320.
Various topics in commutative algebra. The course will be offered on the basis of need or interest. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
6410 Ordinary Differential Equations
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5210.
Existence, uniqueness theory; stability theory; invariant sets and manifolds; periodic and quasiperiodic motions; boundary value problems; ODEs in Banach spaces; applications.
6420 Partial Differential Equations
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5210.
First-order equations: characteristics, transport equations, shocks, Hamilton-Jacobi theory. Boundary value problems for the Laplace equation: maximum principles, Green's functions, Hilbert space methods. Cauchy and initial-boundary value problems for the heat equation and wave equation: existence and basic properties.
6430 Advanced Partial Differential Equations
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6420.
Advanced topics from among the following: systems of conservations laws, nonlinear elliptic and parabolic equations, viscosity solutions of evolution problems, free boundary problems, applications.
6440 Advanced Dynamical Systems
(3)
Basic abstract dynamics; stable, unstable, center manifold theory; index theories; KAM theory; chaos; dimensions of attractors; forced oscillations; applications.
6510 Differentiable Manifolds
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 4510 and 5520.
Manifolds, tangent spaces, orientation, Whitney's embedding theorem, transversality, Sard's theorem, partitions of unity, tubular neighborhoods, fiber bundles, degree theory, vector fields, flows, Lie derivatives, Frobenius' integrability theorem, differential forms, DeRham cohomology.
6520 Introduction to Algebraic Topology
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5520 and 6510.
Simplicial and cell complexes, homology and cohomology with coefficients, excision, Mayer-Vietoris sequence, cup and cap products, DeRham theorem, Euler characteristic, Poincare-Hopf theorem, higher homotopy groups, long exact sequence of a fiber bundle, elementary homotopy theory.
6550 Algebraic Topology
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6510 and 6520.
Topics depend on the instructor. Possibilities include: Morse theory, Lefschetz fixed-point theorem, simple-homotopy theory, obstruction theory, vector bundles, characteristic classes, spectral sequences, duality theorems, rational homotopy theory, topological K-theory.
6570 Geometric Topology
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6510 and 6520.
Topics depend on the instructor. Possibilities include: low-dimensional topology (geometric structures on surfaces, Nielsen-Thurston theory of surface homeomorphisms, topology and geometry of 3-manifolds, topology of 4-manifolds), surgery and the classification of high-dimensional manifolds.
6610 Analysis of Numerical Methods I
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5620.
Mathematical analysis of numerical methods in linear algebra, interpolation, integration, differentiation, approximation (including least squares, Fourier analysis, and wavelets), initial- and boundary-value problems of ordinary and partial differential equations.
6620 Analysis of Numerical Methods II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6610.
Second half of the course described under the listing for MATH 6210.
6630 Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6610 and 6620 and 6420.
Analysis and implementation of numerical methods for solving partial differential equations. Issues of stability and accuracy. Linear and nonlinear problems.
6710 Applied Linear Operator and Spectral Methods
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5210 and 5410.
The theory of linear operators applied to matrix, differential and integral equations, the Fredholm alternative, spectral theory, inverse and pseudo-inverse operators, Hilbert-Schmidt theory and eigenfunction expansions.
6720 Applied Complex Variables and Asymptotic Methods
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5210 and 5410.
Cauchy-Riemann equations, Cauchy integral formulas, Taylor and Laurent series, multivalued functions, branch points and cuts, analytic continuation, Jordan's lemma, evaluation of real integrals; potential theory, stream functions, conformal mapping, special functions, Fourier, Laplace, Hilbert, and Z transforms, scattering theory, asymptopic analysis of integrals, Laplace's method, Watson's lemma, method of steepest descents.
6730 Asymptotic and Perturbation Methods
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6720.
Asymptotic analysis, initial-value problems, multiscale analysis and the averaging theorem, homogenization theory, boundary- and transition-layer problems, matched asymptotic expansions, relaxation oscillations and propagating transition layers. Applications to problems from the physical and life sciences.
6740 Bifurcation Theory
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6210 and 6220.
Degree theories; method of Liapunov and Schmidt; local and global bifurcation theory; Hopf bifurcation; Liusternik-Shnirelman theory; applications.
6750 Continuum Mechanics: Fluids
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5440 or 6420.
Derivation of equations of fluid dynamics, Euler and Navier-Stokes equations, Bernoulli's theorem, Kelvin's circulation theorem, potential flow, exact solutions, hydrodynamic paradoxes, vorticity, compressibility, thermal convection, waves in fluids, fluid instabilities, turbulence.
6760 Continuum Mechanics: Solids
(3)
Linear and nonlinear elasticity theory, transport phenomena, electromagnetic and elastic wave propogation and variational principles. Additional possible topics include piezoelectricity, thermoelectricity, viscoelasticity, magnetic materials, the Hall effect, quasiconvexity and phase transitions, shape memory and composite materials.
6770 Mathematical Biology I
(3)
Topics will alternate between (a) ecology and population biology and (b) physiology and cell biology.
6780 Mathematical Biology II
(3)
Second half of the course described under the listing for MATH 6770, of which it is the continuation.
6790 Case Studies in Computational Engineering and Science
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 5740.
Two to five faculty members from various disciplines will describe in detail a project in which they are engaged that involves all ingredients of computational engineering and science: a scientific or engineering problem, a mathematical problem leading to mathematical questions, and the solution and interpretation of these questions obtained by the use of modern computing techniques. Participating faculty will vary from year to year. To be offered on the basis of need.
6795 Seminar in Computational Engineering and Science
(1 to 5)
Prerequisite: MATH 6790.
Students in the final semester of the Computational Engineering and Science Program will present their own CES-related research. To be offered on the basis of need.
6910 Supervised Reading
(1 to 6)
6960 Special Projects
(1 to 6)
6970 Thesis Research: Master's
(1 to 9)
6980 Faculty Consultation
(3)
Usually only one sequence from each decade (e.g., 711 to 719) is offered in any year.
7210 Representations of Lie Groups I
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6210 and 6220.
Basic theory of unitary representations of Lie groups.
7220 Representations of Lie Groups II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 7210.
Infinite dimensional representations of semi-simple Lie groups. Theory of Harish-Chandra modules.
7240 Several Complex Variables I
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6220.
Local theory of functions of several complex variables.
7250 Several Complex Variables II
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 7240.
Global theory of functions of several complex variables.
7270 Topological Vector Spaces and Distribution Theory
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6210 and 6220.
Introduction to topological vector spaces and the theory of distributions, with applications to partial differential equations.
7280 Operator Theory
(3)
Prerequisite: MATH 6210 and 6220.
A study of linear operators, primarily in Hilbert spaces.
7710 Optimization
(3)
Discusses modern problems in calculus of variations and optimal control, especially in the structural optimizations, as well as the foundations of these disciplines. Offered on the basis of need or interest.
7720 Asymptotic Methods
(3)
Offered on the basis of need or interest.
7730 Nonlinear Oscillations
(3)
Offered on the basis of need or interest.
7740 Nonlinear Waves
(3)
Offered on the basis of need or interest.
7750 Mathematics of Fluids
(3)
Offered on the basis of need or interest.
7760 Mathematics of Materials
(3)
Offered on the basis of need or interest.
7770 Mathematical Modeling
(3)
Offered on the basis of need or interest.
7800 Topics in Algebraic Geometry
(3)
Various topics in the area of algebraic geometry, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7805 Seminar in Algebraic Geometry
(1 to 3)
7810 Topics in Riemannian Geometry
(1 to 3)
Various topics in the area of Riemannian geometry, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7813 Topics in Complex Geometry
(3)
Various topics in the area of complex geometry, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7815 Seminar in Differential Geometry
(1 to 3)
7820 Topics in Analysis
(3)
Various topics in analysis, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7825 Seminar in Analysis
(1 to 3)
7830 Topics in Commutative Algebra
(3)
Various topics in the area of commutative algebra, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7833 Topics in Geometric Group Theory
(3)
Various topics in the area of geometric group theory, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7835 Seminar in Algebra
(1 to 3)
7840 Topics in Differential Equations
(3)
Various topics in the area of differential equations, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7845 Seminar in Differential Equations
(1 to 3)
7850 Topics in Algebraic Topology
(3)
Various topics in algebraic topology, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7853 Topics in Geometric Topology
(3)
Various topics in the area of geometric topology, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7855 Seminar in Topology
(1 to 3)
7860 Topics in Numerical Analysis
(3)
Various topics in the area of numerical analysis, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7865 Seminar in Numerical Analysis
(1 to 3)
7870 Topics in Applied Mathematics
(3)
Various topics in applied mathematics, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7875 Seminar in Applied Mathematics
(1 to 3)
7880 Topics in Probability
(3)
Various topics in the area of probability, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7883 Topics in Mathematical Statistics
(3)
Various topics in mathematical statistics, offered on the basis of need or interest.
7885 Seminar in Probability and Statistics
(1 to 3)
7890 Topics in Representation Theory
(3)
Various topics in representation theory, to be offered on the basis of need or interest. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
7895 Seminar in Representation Theory
(1 to 3)
No description.
7970 Thesis Research: Ph.D.
(1 to 9)
7980 Faculty Consultation
(3)
7990 Continuing Registration: Ph.D.
(0)
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