Math Course Schedule 2011-2012
This page displays the schedule of Bryn Mawr courses in this department for this academic year. It also displays descriptions of courses offered by the department during the last four academic years.
For information about courses offered by other Bryn Mawr departments and programs or about courses offered by Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges, please consult the Course Guides page.
For information about the Academic Calendar, including the dates of first and second quarter courses, please visit the College's master calendar.
Spring 2012
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH B001-001 | Fundamentals of Mathematics | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF | Park 336 | Arima,E. |
| MATH B102-001 | Calculus II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF | Park 338 | Myers,A. |
| MATH B102-002 | Calculus II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MWF | Park 338 | Myers,A. |
| MATH B104-001 | Basic Probability and Statistics | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:45 PM- 2:15 PM TTH | Park 338 | Grundman,H. |
| MATH B151-001 | Introduction to Math and Sustainability | Semester / 1 | LEC: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF | Dalton Hall 119 | Donnay,V., Donnay,V. |
| Problem Session: 9:00 PM-10:00 PM W | Dalton Hall 119 | ||||
| MATH B203-001 | Linear Algebra | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM MWF | Park 338 | Kasius,P. |
| MATH B203-002 | Linear Algebra | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM MWF | Park 338 | Myers,A. |
| MATH B203-003 | Linear Algebra | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:15 AM-12:45 PM TTH | Park 336 | Schneider,G. |
| MATH B206-001 | Transition to Higher Mathematics | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MWF | Park 349 | Kasius,P. |
| MATH B210-001 | Differential Equations with Applications | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:45 PM- 2:15 PM TTH | Park 243 | Schneider,G. |
| MATH B221-001 | Introduction to Topology and Geometry | Semester / 1 | LEC: 2:30 PM- 4:00 PM MW | Park 338 | Arima,E. |
| MATH B295-001 | Select Topics in Mathematics: Math and Sustainability | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF | Dalton Hall 119 | Donnay,V. |
| MATH B302-001 | Real Analysis II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 8:15 AM- 9:45 AM TTH | Park 349 | Cheng,L. |
| LEC: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM T | Park 338 | ||||
| LEC: 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM TH | Park 337 | ||||
| MATH B302-002 | Real Analysis II | Semester / 1 | LEC: 11:15 AM-12:45 PM TTH | Park 349 | Cheng,L. |
| MATH B304-001 | Abstract Algebra II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM MW | Park 328 | Melvin,P. |
| MATH B322-001 | Functions of Complex Variables | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM MW | Park 328 | Melvin,P. |
| MATH B396-001 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | Other: Date/Time TBA | Cheng,L. | |
| MATH B396-002 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | Other: Date/Time TBA | Donnay,V. | |
| MATH B396-003 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | Other: Date/Time TBA | Grundman,H. | |
| MATH B396-004 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | Other: Date/Time TBA | Melvin,P. | |
| MATH B399-001 | Senior Conference | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 7:00 PM-10:00 PM T | Park 328 | Dept. staff, TBA |
| MATH B403-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| MATH B403-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| MATH B504-002 | Graduate Algebra II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH | Park 328 | Grundman,H. |
| MATH B701-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Melvin,P. | |
| MATH B701-002 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Traynor,L. | |
| MATH B702-001 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| MATH B702-002 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
Fall 2012
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH B101-001 | Calculus I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM MWF | Park 349 | Schneider,G. |
| MATH B101-002 | Calculus I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF | Park 338 | Myers,A. |
| MATH B101-003 | Calculus I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Park 349 | Schneider,G. |
| MATH B101-004 | Calculus I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MWF | Park 349 | Myers,A. |
| MATH B102-001 | Calculus II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH | Park 338 | Melvin,P. |
| MATH B104-001 | Basic Probability and Statistics | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM MWF | Park 338 | Kasius,P. |
| MATH B201-001 | Multivariable Calculus | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Park 338 | Kasius,P. |
| MATH B201-002 | Multivariable Calculus | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MWF | Park 338 | Kasius,P. |
| MATH B201-003 | Multivariable Calculus | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM MWF | Park 349 | Myers,A. |
| MATH B210-001 | Differential Equations with Applications | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM MWF | Park 338 | Schneider,G. |
| MATH B210-002 | Differential Equations with Applications | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:15 AM-12:45 PM TTH | Park 338 | Donnay,V. |
| MATH B231-001 | Discrete Mathematics | Semester / 1 | LEC: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Park 338 | Xu,D. |
| MATH B301-001 | Real Analysis I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM MWF | Park 336 | Traynor,L. |
| MATH B301-002 | Real Analysis I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:45 PM- 2:15 PM TTH | Park 349 | Melvin,P. |
| MATH B303-001 | Abstract Algebra I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM MW | Park 336 | Cheng,L. |
| MATH B303-002 | Abstract Algebra I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 8:15 AM- 9:45 AM TTH | Park 349 | Cheng,L. |
| MATH B312-001 | Topology | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MWF | Park 336 | Traynor,L. |
| MATH B395-001 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | Other: Date/Time TBA | Cheng,L. | |
| MATH B395-002 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | Other: Date/Time TBA | Donnay,V. | |
| MATH B395-003 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | Other: Date/Time TBA | Melvin,P. | |
| MATH B395-004 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | Other: Date/Time TBA | Traynor,L. | |
| MATH B398-001 | Senior Conference | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM MW | Park 328 | Dept. staff, TBA |
| MATH B398-002 | Senior Conference | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 2:15 PM- 3:45 PM TTH | Park 328 | Dept. staff, TBA |
| MATH B403-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| MATH B403-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| MATH B501-001 | Graduate Real Analysis I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM MW | Park 328 | Milicevic,D. |
| MATH B701-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| MATH B701-002 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| MATH B701-003 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| MATH B701-004 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| MATH B701-005 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| MATH B702-001 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 |
Spring 2013
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH B102-001 | Calculus II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF | Park 349 | Myers,A. |
| MATH B102-002 | Calculus II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Park 338 | Schneider,G. |
| MATH B104-001 | Basic Probability and Statistics | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM MWF | Park 338 | Kasius,P. |
| MATH B203-001 | Linear Algebra | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM MWF | Park 349 | Schneider,G. |
| MATH B203-002 | Linear Algebra | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MWF | Park 338 | Schneider,G. |
| MATH B203-003 | Linear Algebra | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM MWF | Park 349 | Myers,A. |
| MATH B206-001 | Transition to Higher Mathematics | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MWF | Park 336 | Kasius,P. |
| MATH B206-002 | Transition to Higher Mathematics | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:45 PM- 2:15 PM TTH | Park 336 | Kasius,P. |
| MATH B290-001 | Elementary Number Theory | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Park 349 | Milicevic,D. |
| MATH B295-001 | Select Topics in Mathematics | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:15 AM-12:45 PM TTH | Park 336 | Donnay,V. |
| MATH B302-001 | Real Analysis II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM MWF | Park 336 | Traynor,L. |
| MATH B304-001 | Abstract Algebra II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 8:15 AM- 9:45 AM TTH | Park 349 | Cheng,L. |
| MATH B310-001 | Introduction to the Mathematics of Financial Derivatives | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:45 PM- 2:15 PM TTH | Park 349 | Cheng,L. |
| MATH B396-001 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | LEC: Date/Time TBA | Cheng,L. | |
| MATH B396-002 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | LEC: Date/Time TBA | Donnay,V. | |
| MATH B396-003 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | LEC: Date/Time TBA | Melvin,P. | |
| MATH B396-004 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 | LEC: Date/Time TBA | Traynor,L. | |
| MATH B399-001 | Senior Conference | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 2:15 PM- 3:45 PM TTH | Park 328 | Dept. staff, TBA |
| MATH B399-002 | Senior Conference | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 2:30 PM- 4:00 PM MW | Park 328 | Dept. staff, TBA |
| MATH B502-001 | Graduate Real Analysis II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM MW | Park 328 | Milicevic,D. |
| MATH B505-001 | Graduate Topology I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH | Park 328 | Melvin,P. |
| MATH B701-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| MATH B701-002 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| MATH B701-003 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| MATH B701-004 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| MATH B701-005 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| MATH B701-006 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| MATH B702-001 | Research Seminar | Semester / 1 |
2012-13 Catalog Data
MATH B001 Fundamentals of Mathematics Not offered 2012-13 Basic techniques of algebra, analytic geometry, graphing, and trigonometry for students who need to improve these skills before entering other courses that use them, both inside and outside mathematics. Placement in this course is by advice of the department and permission of the instructor. MATH B005 Math Workshop Not offered 2012-13 Review of arithmetic and introduction to the basics of elementary and intermediate algebra for students whose mathematical backgrounds require such support. This course prepares students to take either MATH 001 or MATH 104 immediately thereafter. Placement in this course is by advice of the department. This is a half-credit course. MATH B101 Calculus I Fall 2012 A first course in one-variable calculus: Functions, limits, continuity, the derivative, differentiation formulas, applications of the derivative, the integral, integration by substitution, fundamental theorem of calculus. May include a computer component. Prerequisite: adequate score on calculus placement exam, or permission of the instructor. Division II and Quantitive Quantitative Methods (QM) Quantitative Readiness Required (QR) MATH B102 Calculus II Fall 2012, Spring 2013 A continuation of Calculus I: Transcendental functions, techniques of integration, applications of integration, infinite sequences and series, convergence tests, power series. May include a computer component. Prerequisite: merit grade in MATH 101, adequate score on calculus placement exam, or permission of the instructor. Division II and Quantitive Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B104 Basic Probability and Statistics Fall 2012, Spring 2013 This course introduces students to key concepts in both descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn how to collect, describe, display, and interpret both raw and summarized data in meaningful ways. Topics include summary statistics, graphical displays, correlation, regression, probability, the law of averages, expected value, standard error, the central limit theorem, hypothesis testing, sampling procedures, and bias. Students learn to use statistical software to summarize, present, and interpret data. This course may not be taken after any other statistics course. Prerequisite: Math readiness or permission of instructor. Quantitative Quantitative Methods (QM) Quantitative Readiness Required (QR) MATH B151 Introduction to Math and Sustainability Not offered 2012-13 The world faces many sustainability challenges: climate change, energy, over-population, natural resource depletion. Using techniques of mathematical modeling including dynamical systems and bifurcation theory (tipping points), we will study quantitative aspects of these problems. No advanced mathematics beyond high school mathematics (pre-calculus) is required. Division II and Quantitive Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B201 Multivariable Calculus Fall 2012 Vectors and geometry in two and three dimensions, partial derivatives, extremal problems, double and triple integrals, vector analysis (gradients, curl and divergence), line and surface integrals, the theorems of Gauss, Green and Stokes. May include a computer component. Prerequisite: MATH 102 or permission of instructor. Division II and Quantitive Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B203 Linear Algebra Spring 2013 Systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces and subspaces, linear independence, bases and dimension, linear transformations and their representation by matrices, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, orthogonality, and applications of linear algebra. Pre or corequisite: MATH 102, or permission of the instructor Division II and Quantitive Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B206 Transition to Higher Mathematics Spring 2013 An introduction to higher mathematics with a focus on proof writing. Topics include active reading of mathematics, constructing appropriate examples, problem solving, logical reasoning, and communication of mathematics through proofs. Students will develop skills while exploring key concepts from algebra, analysis, topology, and other advanced fields. Corequisite: MATH 203; not open to students who have had a 300-level math course. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B210 Differential Equations with Applications Fall 2012 Ordinary differential equations, including general first-order equations, linear equations of higher order and systems of equations, via numerical, geometrical, and analytic methods. Applications to physics, biology, and economics. Corequisite: MATH 201 or 203. Division II and Quantitive Quantitative Methods (QM) Counts toward Environmental Studies MATH B221 Introduction to Topology and Geometry Not offered 2012-13 An introduction to the ideas of topology and geometry through the study of knots and surfaces in three-dimensional space. The course content may vary from year to year, but will generally include some historical perspectives and some discussion of connections with the natural and life sciences. Corequisite: MATH 201 or 203. Division II and Quantitive Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B231 Discrete Mathematics Fall 2012 An introduction to discrete mathematics with applications to computer science. Topics include set theory, functions and relations, propositional logic, proof techniques, recursion, counting techniques, difference equations, graphs, and trees. Division II and Quantitive Quantitative Methods (QM) Cross-listed as CMSC B231 MATH B261 Introduction to Harmonic Analysis and Wavelets Not offered 2012-13 A first introduction to harmonic analysis and wavelets. Topics to be covered: Fourier series, Fourier transform, wavelets, and their applications, including signal processing and medical imaging. Prerequisite: MATH 203 or permission of instructor. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B290 Elementary Number Theory Spring 2013 Properties of the integers, divisibility, primality and factorization, congruences, Chinese remainder theorem, multiplicative functions, quadratic residues and quadratic reciprocity, continued fractions, and applications to computer science and cryptography. Prerequisite: MATH 102. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B295 Select Topics in MathematicsSection 001 (Spring 2012): Math and Sustainability Spring 2013 This year's topic is mathematical modeling of real world problems. We will examine a variety of different types of models with a focus on discrete time systems. Prerequisites: MATH 102 and MATH 203 or permission of the instructor. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) Counts toward Environmental Studies MATH B301 Real Analysis I Fall 2012 A first course in real analysis, providing a rigorous development of single variable calculus, with a strong focus on proof writing. Topics covered: the real number system, elements of set theory and topology, limits, continuous functions, the intermediate and extreme value theorems, differentiable functions and the mean value theorem, uniform continuity, the Riemann integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus. Possible additional topics include analysis on metric spaces or dynamical systems. Prerequisite: MATH 201. Some students also find it helpful to have taken a transitional course such as MATH 206 before enrolling in this course. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B302 Real Analysis II Spring 2013 A continuation of Real Analysis I: Infinite series, power series, sequences and series of functions, pointwise and uniform convergence, and additional topics selected from: Fourier series, calculus of variations, the Lebesgue integral, dynamical systems, and calculus in higher dimensions. Prerequisite: MATH 301. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B303 Abstract Algebra I Fall 2012 A first course in abstract algebra, including an introduction to groups, rings and fields, and their homomorphisms. Topics covered: cyclic and dihedral groups, the symmetric and alternating groups, direct products and finitely generated abelian groups, cosets, Lagrange's Theorem, normal subgroups and quotient groups, isomorphism theorems, integral domains, polynomial rings, ideals, quotient rings, prime and maximal ideals. Possible additional topics include group actions and the Sylow Theorems, free abelian groups, free groups, PIDs and UFDs. Prerequisite: MATH 203. Some students also find it helpful to have taken a transitional course such as MATH 206 before enrolling in this course. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B304 Abstract Algebra II Spring 2013 A continuation of Abstract Algebra I. Vector spaces and linear algebra, field extensions, algebraic and transcendental extensions, finite fields, fields of fractions, field automorphisms, the isomorphism extension theorem, splitting fields, separable and inseparable extensions, algebraic closures, and Galois theory. Also, if not covered in Abstract Algebra I: group actions and Sylow theorems, free abelian groups, free groups, PIDs and UFDs. Possible additional topic: finitely generated modules over a PID and canonical forms of matrices. Prerequisite: MATH 303. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B308 Applied Mathematics I Not offered 2012-13 Course content varies. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B310 Introduction to the Mathematics of Financial Derivatives Spring 2013 An introduction to the mathematics utilized in the pricing models of derivative instruments. Topics to be covered may include Arbitrage Theorem, pricing derivatives, Wiener and Poisson processes, martingales and martingale representations, Ito's Lemma, Black-Scholes partial differentiation equation, Girsanov Theorem and Feynman-Kac Formula. Prerequisite: MATH 201 or permission of instructor. Division II: Natural Science MATH B312 Topology Fall 2012 General topology (topological spaces, continuity, compactness, connectedness, quotient spaces), the fundamental group and covering spaces, introduction to geometric topology (classification of surfaces, manifolds). Typically offered yearly in alternation with Haverford. Co-requisite: MATH 301, MATH 303, or permission of instructor. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B315 Geometry Not offered 2012-13 An introduction to geometry with an emphasis that varies from year to year. Prerequisites: MATH 201 and 203 (or equivalent) or permission of instructor. Division II: Natural Science MATH B322 Functions of Complex Variables Not offered 2012-13 Analytic functions, Cauchy's theorem, Laurent series, calculus of residues, conformal mappings, Moebius transformations. Prerequisite: MATH 301 or permission of instructor. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B395 Research Seminar Fall 2012 A research seminar for students involved in individual or small group research under the supervision of the instructor. With permission, the course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B396 Research Seminar Spring 2013 A research seminar for students involved in individual or small group research under the supervision of the instructor. With permission, the course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B398 Senior Conference A seminar for seniors majoring in mathematics. Topics vary from year to year. Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B399 Senior Conference A seminar for seniors majoring in mathematics. Topics vary from year to year. Quantitative Methods (QM) MATH B403 Supervised Work MATH B403 Supervised Work MATH B501 Graduate Real Analysis I Fall 2012 In this course we will study the theory of measure and integration. Topics will include Lebesgue measure, measurable functions, the Lebesgue integral, the Riemann-Stieltjes integral, complex measures, differentiation of measures, product measures, and L^p spaces. MATH B502 Graduate Real Analysis II Spring 2013 This course is a continuation of Math 501. MATH B503 Graduate Algebra I Not offered 2012-13 This is the first course in a two course sequence providing a standard introduction to algebra at the graduate level. Topics in the first semester will include categories, groups, rings, modules, and linear algebra. MATH B504 Graduate Algebra II Not offered 2012-13 This course is a continuation of Math 503, the two courses providing a standard introduction to algebra at the graduate level. Topics in the second semester will include linear algebra, fields, Galois theory, and advanced group theory. MATH B505 Graduate Topology I Spring 2013 This is the first course of a 2 semester sequence, covering the basic notions of algebraic topology. The focus will be on homology theory, which will be introduced axiomatically (via the Eilenberg-Steenrod axioms) and then studied from a variety of points of view (simplicial, singular and cellular homology). The course will also treat cohomology theory and duality (on manifolds), and the elements of homotopy theory. MATH B506 Graduate Topology II Not offered 2012-13 Math 505 and Math 506 offer an introduction to topology at the graduate level. These courses can be taken in either order. Math 506 focuses on differential topology. Topics covered include smooth manifolds, smooth maps, and differential forms. MATH B701 Supervised Work Fall 2012, Spring 2013 MATH B702 Research Seminar Fall 2012, Spring 2013
