uwloo

CO 630Algebraic Enumeration

Units
0.50
Level
Graduate
Faculty
Mathematics
Subject
Combinatorics and Optimization

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 1 lecture section. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The algebra of formal Laurent series. Multivariate ordinary generating functions and exponential generating functions. The Lagrange Implicit Function Theorem, the MacMahon Master Theorem. Enumeration of planar triangulations. The Transfer Matrix method. Sieve methods, Inclusion/Exclusion, Möbius inversion. Pólya Enumeration, Enumeration of Trees. Basic hypergeometric series, q-analogues, Rogers-Ramanujan identities. Asymptotic methods.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00159760 / 12MW 14:30–15:50

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

One post or comment in 1 thread mentions CO 630, March 2015 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Winter 2015

What is your favourite course you've taken at UW? 18 points, 63 comments

“I'd rather not stick to the exact beaten path of my major. I'd like to add in a few cool courses in my four years here. What's your favourite course?”

u/ehashman: “My top three are undoubtedly: - CO 430/630: Algebraic enumeration - MATH 147: Introduction to Analysis (or Advanced Calc 1 for Math Majors) - MATH 245: Advanced Linear Algebra 2 Taking the advanced classes was one of the best decisions of my university career. …”

View on RedditRemove this

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

Calendar versions

Graduate Calendar

Older Graduate Calendars

In 42 terms, Fall 2006 to Winter 2024