PMATH 950Topics in Analysis
- Units
- 0.50
- Level
- Graduate
- Faculty
- Mathematics
- Subject
- Pure Mathematics
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 1 lecture section. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Consult the schedule of classes for specific topics being offered.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 6791 | 15 / 30 | MW 16:00–17:20 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 8399 | 0 / 30 | TTh 10:00–11:20 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
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From 2 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Topic: Analytic Method in Convex Geometry
Bird if you take with Matrix Lover.Apr 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
topic: Riemann Surfaces w/ Ruxandra Moraru
Was slower than I would've liked to be (lots of covering prereqs in manifold theory at the start), but covered some nice topics at the end, and fun assignmentsDec 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
9 posts and comments in 9 threads mention PMATH 950, October 2017 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.
Fall 2023
Can you take a special topics course twice? 8 points, 3 comments
“Assuming the topic is different obviously, will it count as any other course towards your degree? &x200B;”
u/blank_anonymous: “I took pmath 950 twice during my degree -- so long as the listed topic is different, it's ok in pure math. I would assume the same of other faculties and departments.”
Fall 2022
STAT 902 Undergraduate? 1 point, 11 comments
“Has anyone ever taken STAT 902 as an undergraduate before? What do the instructor usually ask as a prerequisite for the course? …”
u/asdfg_lkjh: “Idts if you're allowed to take 9xx courses as an undergrad”
u/blank_anonymous: “You're allowed to - I've taken pmath 950 and 965, and I have friends who have done stat 901. You need permission of the professor, and the academic advisor. …”
Winter 2022
Does anyone actually enjoy their courses? 114 points, 45 comments
“Honestly for as long as I remember, when I think of taking courses, listening to lectures, completing projects, and doing assignments/assessments, I only feel dread. …”
u/blank_anonymous: “I love my courses so much! I get excited when assignments release because the questions are interesting and fun, I love watching lectures, I love asking questions and going to office hours. …”
u/blank_anonymous: “I'm taking PMath 833 and 950 this term! I'm planning on taking as many grad courses as possible before I graduate.”
Spring 2020
What are your top 5 courses at Waterloo? 29 points, 43 comments
“After 3 years of this place, these were my favourite courses that I found (no particular order): CS 341 CS 251 MATH 135 MATH 239 ENGL 332 (Comics) I liked CS 341, MATH 135, and MATH 239 because they …”
u/Euphoric_Reference: “1. PMATH 370: Chaos and Fractals 2. PMATH 950: Fractal Geometry 3. PMATH 990: Free Probability Theory 4. STAT 946: Stochastic Differential Equations 5. STAT 901 & 902: Probability Theory I & II”
Fall 2019
What courses are you taking next term? 7 points, 40 comments
[deleted]: “PMATH 950: Fractal Geometry. I've been waiting for Kathryn Hare to teach a course like this for years.”
Spring 2019
Can more new grads post their undergrad stats please? 26 points, 64 comments
“They're fun to read.”
u/snewdity: “Since you asked so nicely, here you go: Program: PMATH Highest grade: 9-way Tie: MATH 147, PHYS 121, MATH 146, STAT 230, PMATH 351, PMATH 352, PMATH 465, PMATH 950, SCI 238 (100) Lowest grade: ENGL 109 (78) Lowest PMATH course: PMATH 347 (90) Favorite PMATH course: PMATH 433 …”
Fall 2018
Bird Courses for Winter 2019 8 points, 6 comments
“Any suggestions for easy bird courses during Winter 2019?”
u/mathlord1337: “PMATH 810, 863, 940, 945, 950, 964”
Math Faculty 1 point, 7 comments
u/spectral_theorem: “… e.g., next term there's Lie groups/algebras, C-algebras, and some differential geometry (PMATH 863, 950, 965) I guess a concrete benefit of having a math faculty is that some profs may be into that sort of thing at an admin level; as a consequence a lot of the math profs you'll …”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”
u/Jackhofmann: “… PMATH 465 PMATH 499 PMATH 651 PMATH 665 PMATH 740 PMATH 745 PMATH 753 PMATH 930 PMATH 940 PMATH 950 PMATH 990 PORT 101 PS 611 PS 614 PS 621 PS 624 PS 625 PSCI 100 PSCI 231 PSCI 252 PSCI 255 PSCI 257 PSCI 263W PSCI 282 PSCI 299 PSCI 324 PSCI 331 PSCI 353 PSCI 360 PSCI 385 PSCI …”
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