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Mathematics (MATH)

79 courses in the 1963–64 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.

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Faculty listed in 1963–64

R. G. Stanton, B.A. (Western), M.A., Ph.D, (Toronto) Professor and Chairman of the Department, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies

G. Berman, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto) - = es eee Professor K. D. Fryer, B.A. (Western), M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto), - - - «+ Professor D. A. Sprott, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto) - - - - - - Professor W. T. Tutte, M.Sc., M.A., Ph.D. (Cambridge) - - - Professor

H. F. Davis, S.M., Ph.D. (Massachussets Institute of Technology), Asssociate Professor

Faculty listed in 1963–64

M. A. McKiernan, M.A. (Loyola), Ph.D. (Illinois Institute of Technology) Associate Professor

R, J. Semple, M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Princeton) - + Associate Professor D. G. Wertheim, B.A. (McMaster), M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto) - Associate Professor

C. F. A Beaumont, B.A. (McMaster), M.A. (Toronto) - Assistant Professor J. W. Graham, M.A. (Toronto) - = © = «= ~ Assistant Professor A. Kerr-Lawson, B.A. (Toronto), S.M. (Chicago) - - Assistant Professor D. D. Cowan, B.A.Sc. (Toronto), M.Sc. (Waterloo) ~ - - - Lecturer J. D. Lawson, B.A.Sc. (Toronto), M.Sc. (Waterloo) - - - - Lecturer R. C. Mullin, B.A. (Western), M.A. (Waterloo) - - - - - Leeturer H. I. McIntosh, B.A. (Toronto), F.S.A. - © © = Lecturer (Part-time) R. B. Reed, B.A.Sc. (Toronto), M.Sc. (Waterloo) - - - - Lecturer K. Salkauskas, B.A.Sc. (Toronto), M.Sc. (Waterloo) - - - - Lecturer

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MATH 6 Algebra

Operations on polynomials, factoring, fractions, exponents and surds, complex numbers, Functions and graphs, limits, infinity. Linear and quadratic equations, theory of quadratic equations, systems of linear and quadratic equations. Ratio and proportion, variation; inequalities. Sequences, special progressions, sigma notation, the binomial theorem, the infinite geometric and binomial series. Mathematical induction. The remainder theorem. Permutations and combinations.

2 lectures.

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MATH 7 Trigonometry

Radian measure. Trigonometric functions of acute angles. Identities. Functions of special angles, use of tables, trigonometric equations. Solution of right triangles. Functions of any angle. Graphs of the trigonometric functions. Amplitude, frequency, periodicity. Compound angle formulae, sums and products. Logarithms to an arbitrary base, change of base, common logarithms and their use in computation, exponential equations. Solutions of triangles with and without logarithms Heights and distances in two and three dimensions. Area of a triangle.

2 lectures.

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MATH 8 Mathematics Problems

A problems course to accompany courses 6, 7, and 11. Students will work selected problems under supervision. A certain proportion of the problems will extend the work of courses 6, 7, and 11 to include mathematical, for. mulation of physical problems. .

4 hours problems.

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MATH 11 Analytical Geometry

Co-ordinates, distance, slope, direction cosines. Forms

of the line equation. Loci. Circles, tangents to circles. Translation and rotation of

axes, The standard equations for the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Tangents to

the conics, Asymptotes. General definition of a conic. Polar and parametric equations. lectures.

12, Calculus I. Functions and limits, the derivative. Differentiation formulae. Applications to tangents, rates, extrema. The indefinite and definite integrals, fundamental theorem of integral calculus. Applications to area, volume, centroids, moments of inertia, fluid pressure, work, potential. Introduction to the trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic functions. Transcendental functions. Parametric and polar equations. Formal integartion and applications to physical problems. Students will work selected problems under supervision. A certain proportion of the problems will include mathematical formulation of physical problems.

3 lectures, 2 hours problems.

Zi. Aigebra and Solid Geomietry. The rational, real, and complex number systems. Polynomial functions. Theory of equations. Determinants. Vector and matric notation. Co-ordinates in 3 dimensions. Systems of planes and lines. Standard equations of quadric surfaces. Spherical and cylindrical co-ordinates.

2 lectures, 1 hour problems.

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MATH 22 Calculus II

A continuation of course 12. Infinite series and power series. Partial derivatives. Muitipie integration and applications to areas, volumes, centroids, moments. Introduction to differential equations.

Prerequisite: Math 12.

3 lectures, one term.

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MATH 23 Numerical Methods

Introduction to the use of desk calculators. Simple problems on interpolation, solution of algebraic equations, numerical evaluation of

integrals. systems of equations integrals, systems of equations.

2 hours problems, one term.

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MATH 24 Mathematics Problems

A problems course to accompany Math 22. 2 hours problems, one term.

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MATH 31 Differential Equations

Standard methods of solution. Applications to physical and engineering problems. Linear equations with constant co-efficients. Systems of differential equations. Solution by series. Numerical methods of solution. Partial differential equations; applications of partial differential equations.

Prerequisite: Math 22.

3 lectures, one term.

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MATH 32 Numerical Analysis

Ordinary, divided, and central difference interpola-

tion formulae. Graphic and numerical solutions of algebraic and transcendental uations. Computation with series and integrals. Systems of linear equations. Deter-

minants and matrices. Eigenvalue problems. Iterative procedures, Relaxation methods.

Difference equations. Mathematical principles associated with electronic computers.

Prerequisite: Math 23.

2 lectures, 4 hours problems, one term.

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MATH 33 Differential Calculus

Real numbers, sequences, limits, continuity. The derivative. Generali Theorem of Mean Vaiue. Functions of severai variabies, implicit functions, Jacobians. Power series with complex terms, the Taylor series for functions of several variables, constrained extrema. The elementary functions for a complex variable.

Prerequisites: Math 22, 31.

3 lectures, one term.

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MATH 34 Integral Calculus

Systematic treatment of formal integration. Differential equations, Calculus of variations. Fourier series. Riemann Integration, improper integrals, multiple integrals with applications. Line integrals, theorems of Green and Stokes.

Prerequisites: Math 22, 31.

3 lectures, one term.

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MATH 41 Applied Analysis I

Partial differential equations, complex variables, Laplace transform, special functions. Calculus of variations, Fourier series, vector methods, line integrals.

Prerequisites: Math 22, 31.

2 lectures, one term.

42, Vector Methods. Scalar and vector products; curl, divergence, and gradient. Use of vectors and matrices in discussion of physical problems in mechanics, fluid flow, and electromagnetism. Introduction to tensors.

Prerequisites: Math 22, 31, and consent of instructor.

2 lectures, 1 hour problems, one term.

44, Complex Variable. Cauchy-Riemann equations, the Cauchy integral theorems, conformal mapping, the Taylor and Laurent series, contour integration. Prerequisites: Math 33, 34.

2 lectures, 1 hour problems, one term.

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MATH 45 Applied Analysis II

Further study in the topics listed for Mathematics 41. Prrequisite: Math 41. 3 lectures, one term.

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MATH 51 Probability and Statistics

Frequency distributions; probability; Binomial, Normal, and Poisson laws. Sampling theory. Distribution of Ghisquared, F, and t. Hypothesis testing, quality control, regression theory. Curve fitting. Analysis of variance, introduction to experimental design.

Prerequisite: Math 22.

2 lectures, 3 hours problems, one term.

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MATH 53 Operational Methods

The Heaviside Calculus and the Laplace Transform. Admittance, impedance, and other operators. Applications of operator techniques to problems in electricity, mechanics, and heat.

Prerequisites: Math 22, 31, and consent of instructor.

2 lectures, 1 hour problems, one term.

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MATH 54 Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics

The wave equation. Potentials, Boundary-value problems. Eigenvalue problems. Expansions in series of orthogonal functions. Spherical, cylindrical, and ellipsoidal harmonics. Prerequisites: Math 22, 31, and consent of instructor.

2 lectures, 1 hour problems, one term.

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MATH 55 Digital Computer Programming

Fundamentals of digital computers, includ ing memory types, arithmetic components, input-output and control units, Binary numbers, floating-point arithmetic, flow charting, machine-language coding. Automatic coding, including assemblers, compilers, and translators. Interpretive routines. Prerequisite: Math 32.

3 lectures, one term.

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MATH 56 Matrix Algebra

Fundamental properties of vector spaces. Matrices as operators in vector spaces. Quadratic forms. Functions of matrices. Applications.

Prerequisite: Math 21.

3 lectures, one term.

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MATH 60J Preliminary Year Algebra

The Ontario Grade 13 curriculum will be followed. 3 lectures.

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MATH 623 Preliminary Year Geometry

The Ontario Grade 13 curriculum will be ‘ollowed. - : : : : : 3 lectures.

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MATH 68J Preliminary Year Trigonometry

The Ontario Grade 13 curticulum will be followed, omitting the study of Statics, lectures.

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MATH 130 Calculus

Functions and limits. The derivative. Differentiation of algebraic functions. Applications to tangents, rates, minima and maxima. Integration as the limit of a sum. Fundamental theorem of integral calculus with applications to areas, volumes, and moments. Power series. Partial differentiation.

3 lectures.

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MATH 131 Algebra and Solid Geometry

The real and complex number systems, Polynomial functions. Theory of equations. Determinants. Vector and matrix notation. Elementary solid geometry, planes and lines, the standard quadric surfaces, Coordinate systems.

2 lectures, 1 hour problems.

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MATH 132 Numerical Procedures

Introduction to finite differences. Interpolation. Numerical integration. Introduction to the use of electronic computers. 1 lecture, 2 hours problems.

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MATH 230 Algebra

Introduction to the theory of sets and groups. Introduction to rings and fields. Vector spaces and matrices. 3 lectures.

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MATH 231 Differential Catculus

Real numbers, sequences. Limits. Continuity. Derivatives. Functions of several variables. Implicit functions. Jacobians. Taylor’s series with geometric applications. Power series with complex terms. The elementary functions for a complex variable..

2 lectures.

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MATH 232 Integral Calculus

Methods of formal integration. Differential equations. Fourier series. Riemann integration and applications. Calculus of variations. Line integrals. Stokes’ and Green’s theorems.

3 lectures.

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MATH 233 Probability and Statistics

Frequency distributions. Probability. Binomial, Normal, and Poisson laws. Sampling theory. Curve fitting. Distributions of Chisquared, F, and t. Hypothesis testing. Quality control. Regression theory. Analysis of variance. Introduction to experimental design.

1 lecture, 2 hours problems.

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MATH 234 Mechanics

The theory of frames. Centres of gravity. Moments of inertia. Equilibrium conditions. Gravitational motion. The dynamics of rigid bodies. 2 lectures.

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MATH 235 Actuarial Mathematics

The theory of life contingencies, An elementary course on applications of probability to problems of life and death, Annuities, single and annual premiums, Reserves. Standard actuarial notation.

2 lectures..

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MATH 236 Elementary Differential Equations

An introduction to first order differential equations. Applications to growth, decay, reactions. Linear equations with constant coefficients. Systems of equations; vector and matric methods. Solutions in series. Introduction to partial differential equations.

2 lectures.

COURSE DESCRIPTION.

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MATH 330 Euclidean and Projective Geometry

The nine-points circle. The Simson line. Cross ratio. Projection. Harmonic ranges and involutions. Properties of circles. Axioms of incidence for projective geometry. Duality. Theorems of Pappus and Desargues. Introduction of co-ordinates, Conic sections. Introduction to non-Euclidean geometry.

3 lectures.

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MATH 331 Algebra II

A continuation of course 230, 2 lectures.

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MATH 332 Theory of Functions

The real number system. Uniform convergence. Theory of Fourier series, The complex number system. Analytic functions. The Cauchy theorems, Contour integration. Singularities, Conformal mapping.

3 lectures.

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MATH 333 Differential Equations

First-order differential equations. Linear equations with constant coefficients. Solutions in series. Systems of differential equations. Introduction to partial differential equations. Introduction to integral equations.

2 lectures.

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MATH 334 Numerical Methods

Finite differences. Solution of equations. Computation with series and integrals. Linear systems and matric methods. Difference equations and relaxation methods. Numerical solution of partial differential equations. Methods employing electronic computers. .

2 lectures, 2 hours laboratory.

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MATH 335 Finite Differences

A theoretical course in the calculus of finite differences to include summation, the differences of zero, numerical integration, the relation betwen integration and summation, An introduction to difference equations.

2 lectures.

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MATH 336 Life Contingencies

An advanced course on problems of single lives. 2 lectures.

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MATH 337 Advanced Mechanics

Vectorial treatment of physical problems. Special examples from three-dimensional statics and dynamics. Introduction to the Lagrange equations, 2 jJectures.

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MATH 338 Mathematical Statistics

An advanced mathematical course including the multivariate normal law and related distributions. Normal regression theory. Applications to hypothesis testing and analysis of variance.

2 lectures..

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MATH 339 Electromagnetism I

Electrostatics and magnetostatics. The theorem of Gauss. Development of the Maxwell equations. lectures.

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MATH 430 Finite Projective Geometries

Representations by fields, groups, and algebras. Finite Euclidean geometries. Sub-geometries. Collineation groups. Tactical configurations. 2 lectures.

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MATH 431 Algebra III

A continuation of course 331. 2 lectures. .

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MATH 432 Functions of a Complex Variable

Topological concepts. Analytic continuation. The Riemann surface. Entire meromorphic functions, Periodic functions. Special . functions. General metric spaces. Function spaces. The integral as an operator.

2 lectures.

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MATH 433 Theory of Integration

Measure theory. The Lebesgue-Stieltjes integral. Lebesgue integration. lecture.

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MATH 434 Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics

Boundary-value problems, Orthogonal functions. Bessel functions. The Legendre polynomials. The Fourier integral. The Laplace transform. The wave equation.

2 lectures, 1 hour problems.

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MATH 435 Laboratory

Numerical problems arising in actuarial science and statistics. 2 hours laboratory.

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MATH 436 Life Contingencies II

An advanced course on the death and survival of multiple lives. 2 lectures.

437; Graduation and Mortality. Methods of constructing and graduating mortality tables. 1 lecture.

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MATH 438 Estimation and Hypothesis Testing

The mathematics and logic of estimation and hypothesis testing. Information. Consistency. Efficiency. Sufficiency. Fiducial and confidence intervals, The problems of large and small samples.

2 lectures.

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MATH 439 Theory of Experimental Design

The logic of experimental designs. Randomization. Experimental and sampling errors. Mathematical methods of constructing various designs. Applications to problems in the sciences.

2 lectures.

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MATH 440 Advanced Probability

Recurrent events. Markov processes and applications to Physics and Biology, including diffusion processes and epidemics. 2 lectures.

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MATH 441 Quantum Theory

The classical mechanics of Lagrange and Hamilton. Introduction to quantum theory. 2 lectures.

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MATH 442 Theory of Relativity

Covariant and contravariant tensors. Riemannian space. Gaussian curvature. The Lorentz transformation and Einstein’s special theory. Introduction to the general theory of relativity.

2 lectures.

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MATH 443 Electromagnetism II

Applications of the Maxwell equations. Reflection and refraction. Introduction to wave guides and antennae. 2 lectures.

444, Elasticity. Problems in stress and strain. Isotropic bodies. Equilibrium equations, Torsion and Flexure. 2 lectures.

445, Hydrodynamics. Continuous and discontinuous flow. Aerofoil theory. Viscous flow. 2 lectures.

446, History 01 Mathematics. The development of Mathematics from ancient to modern times, including study of prominent mathematicians and their works, Problems will be worked using both modern and historical approaches.

2 lectures.

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MATH 447 Statistical Mechanics

Applications of probability theory to theoretical

Physics. 2 lectures.

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MATH 448 Differential Geometry

Curves in space. Gaussian curvature. Tensorial notation. Introduction to differential manifolds, 2 lectures.

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MATH 449 Experimental Design

Logic of experimental designs. Randomization. Experimental and sampling errors. Designs applied in biology. Methods of analysis for pectorial designs, Latin squares, etc.

lectures.

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MATH 450 Applied Analysis

Applied Mathematics for Science majors. Ordinary and partial differential equations. Laplace and Fourier transforms. Special functions. Fourier series. Vector and matric methods. Calculus of variations. Other topics in advanced calculus.

2 lectures.

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MATH 601 Advanced Numerical Analysis

Finite differences, with stress on operator methods and central difference notation. Iterative procedures for solution of equations. Computations involving integrals, Error estimation. Curve fitting and orthogonal polynomials. Gaussian quadrature. Methods of solving ordinary and partial differential equations. Eigenvalue problems for systems of linear equations and for differential equatoins. Matric methods in applied mathematics.

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MATH 603 Gas Dynamics

Concepts from thermodynamics, One-dimensional gas dynamics. One-dimensional wave motion. Waves in supersonic flow. Flow in ducts and wind tunnels. Methods of measurement. Equations of frictionless flow. Small-perturbation theory. Bodies of revolution and slender body theory. The similarity rules of highspeed flow. Transonic flow. The method of characteristics. Effects of viscosity and conductivity. Laminar and turbulent boundary layers. Concepts from gas kinetics.

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MATH 604 Special Functions

Elliptic functions. The hypergeometric function. The gamma and beta functions. The functions of Laplace, Legendre, Lamé, Mathieu, and Bessel. Orthogonal functions; the functions of Laguerre, Hermite, Chebyshev.

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MATH 605 Groups and Matrices

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MATH 611 Advanced Probability

Review of classical probability theory, including occupancy problems, the binomial, Poisson, and normal distributions, applications in physics. Recurrent events. Markov chains, stochastic processes, including the ruin problem and diffusion processes; application to information theory, radar, queuing problems, etc.

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MATH 614 Integral Equations

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MATH 615 Group Characteristics and Representation Theory

621, Computer Programming. General concepts of computer types and applications. Flow charting. Coding, instruction formats. Editing. Storage elements and buffers. Control and accuracy in digital computers. Input and output devices and their use, Number systems. Automatic programming and universal computer languages. Logic and Boolean Algebra. Heuristic programming. Elements of logical design.

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MATH 622 Vector and Tensor Analysis

Vector spaces, linear transformations, matrices, Euclidean spaces, groups of transformations, algebra of tensors; covariant differentiation, divergence, Laplacian, curl. Generalizations to Riemannian spaces. Applications to other fields including differential geometry, mechanics, elasticity, hydrodynamics, electricity, and general relativity.

half course.

‘CURRICULA AND COURSES OF STUDY 624, Advanced Statistics.

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MATH 625 Galois Theory

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MATH 631 Advanced Computer Techniques

Operational mathematics. Laplace transforms. Computer approximations for algebraic and transcendental functions. Numerical integration. Operations research models. Simplex method of linear programming. Convex programming. Dynamic programming. Monte Carlo techniques. Information theory and transmission. Information retrieval..

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MATH 634 Topics in Ordinary Differential Equationa

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MATH 635 Algebraic Numbers

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MATH 639 Functional Equations

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MATH 641 Mathematical Methods of Operations Research

Review of the mathematics used in model making. Methods of optimization, including linear programming and game theory. Applications to business, industrial, and military problems, including inventory replacement and allocaticn models, queuing theory, and decision theory.

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MATH 645 Rings and Ideals

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MATH 649 Functional Analysis

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MATH 654 Partial Differential Equations

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MATH 655 Combinatorial Analysis

664, Calculus of Variations. The Euler equations and the Legendre and Jacobi conditions. The Weierstrass E function and sufficient conditions. The theory of trans-

versals and the isoperimetric problems. Hilbert’s existence theorem. Selected topics from the theories of Kneser and,Caratheodory; the problem of Bolza.

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MATH 675 Linear Graphs

-Definitions and[basic theorems. Planar graphs and Kuratowski’s Theorem. Selected topics from*advanced graph theory.

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MATH 688 Special Topics in Algebra

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MATH 698 Special Topics in Analysis

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