Current MSCS Graduate Courses ( Fall 2019, Spring 2020 )
Fall 2019
MATH 502
Mathematical Logic (Dima Sinapova)- PREREQUISITES:
- MATH 430 or consent of the instructor.
- DESCRIPTION:
- First order logic, completeness and incompleteness theorems, introduction to model theory and computability theory. Same as PHIL 562.
MATH 514
Number Theory I (Alina Cojocaru)- PREREQUISITES:
- None
- DESCRIPTION:
- Introduction to classical, algebraic, and analytic, number theory. Euclid's algorithm, unique factorization, quadratic reciprocity, and Gauss sums, quadratic forms, real approximations, arithmetic functions, Diophantine equations.
MATH 516
Abstract Algebra I (Daniel Groves)- PREREQUISITES:
- MATH 330 and 425.
- DESCRIPTION:
- Structure of groups, Sylow theorems, solvable groups, structure of rings, polynomial rings, projective and injective modules, finitely generated modules over a PID.
MATH 525
Advanced Topics in Number Theory (Nathan Jones)- PREREQUISITES:
- MATH 515; or consent of the instructor
- DESCRIPTION:
- Introduction to topics at the forefront of research in number theory. Topics will vary and may include elliptic curves, automorphic forms, diophantine geometry or sieve methods. ATH
MATH 533
Real Analysis I (Alex Furman)- PREREQUISITES:
- MATH 411 or 414 or the equivalent.
- DESCRIPTION:
- Introduction to real analysis. Lebesgue measure and integration, differentiation, L-p classes, abstract integration.
MATH 539
Functional Analysis I (Roman Shvydkoy)- PREREQUISITES:
- MATH 533.
- DESCRIPTION:
- Topological vector spaces, Hilbert spaces, Hahn-Banach theorem, open mapping, uniform boundedness principle, linear operators in a Banach space, compact operators.
MATH 547
Algebraic Topology I (Ben Antieau)- PREREQUISITES:
- MATH 330 and MATH 445.
- DESCRIPTION:
- The fundamental group and its applications, covering spaces, classification of compact surfaces, introduction to homology, development of singular homology theory, applications of homology.
MATH 551
Riemannian Geometry (Wouter Van Limbeek)- PREREQUISITES:
- Math 442 and 549.
- DESCRIPTION:
- Riemannian metrics and Levi-Civita connections, geodesics and completeness, curvature, first and second variation of arc length, comparison theorems.
MATH 552
Algebraic Geometry I (Howard Nuer)- PREREQUISITES:
- None
- DESCRIPTION:
- Basic commutative algebra, affine and projective varieties, regular and rational maps, function fields, dimension and smoothness, projective curves, schemes, sheaves, and cohomology, positive characteristic.
MATH 554
Complex Manifolds I (Izzet Coskun)- PREREQUISITES:
- MATH 517 and MATH 535.
- DESCRIPTION:
- Holomorphic functions in several variables, Riemann surfaces, Sheaf theory, vector bundles, Stein manifolds, Cartan theorem A and B, Grauert direct image theorem.
MATH 571
Advanced Topics in Algebraic Geometry (Wenliang Zhang)- PREREQUISITES:
- Approval of the department
- DESCRIPTION:
- Various topics such as algebraic curves, surfaces, higher dimensional geometry, singularities theory, moduli problems, vector bundles, intersection theory, arithematical algebraic geometry, and topologies of algebraic varieties.
MATH 580
Mathematics of Fluid Mechanics (Mimi Dai)- PREREQUISITES:
- Grade of C or better in MATH 410 and grade of C or better in MATH 417 and grade of C or better in MATH 481
- DESCRIPTION:
- Development of concepts and techniques used in mathematical models of fluid motions. Euler and Navier Stokes equations. Vorticity and vortex motion. Waves and instabilities. Viscous fluids and boundary layers. Asymptotic methods
MATH 585
Ordinary Differential Equations (Alexey Cheskidov)- PREREQUISITES:
- C or better on MATH 480
- DESCRIPTION:
- The course focuses on qualitative studies and basic analysis of ordinary differential equations. Topics include classification of ODEs, basic wellposedness of initial value problems, Picar iterations, linear systems with constant and periodic coefficients, Floquet theory, dynamical systems, Poincare-Bendixon theorem, stability, elements of Hamiltonian mechanics, invariant manifolds.
MATH 589
Teaching and Presentation of Mathematics (Brooke Shipley)- PREREQUISITES:
- Approval of the Department
- DESCRIPTION:
- Strategies and techniques for effective teaching in college and for mathematical consulting. Observation and evaluation, classroom management, presenting mathematics in multidisciplinary research teams. Required for teaching assistants in MSCS. No graduation credit awarded for students enrolled in the Master of Science in the Teaching of Mathematics degree program.
Spring 2020
Courses for this term have not been posted yet.