Georgia Institute of Technology School of Mathematics | Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA

Special topics course offered in Fall 2020 by Anton Leykin for the Honors Program (HP) crosslisted with a general section (LEY), on "Bridge to Mathematics"

Special Topics course "Bridge to Mathematics" by Anton Leykin, for the Honors Program section and a general section, offered in Fall 2020.

This course is a mathematical introduction to probability theory, covering random variables, moments, multivariate distributions, law of large numbers, central limit theorem, and large deviations.

An introduction to proofs in advanced mathematics, intended as a transition to upper division courses including MATH 4107, 4150 and 4317. Fundamentals of mathematical abstraction including sets, logic, equivalence relations, and functions. Thorough development of the basic proof techniques: direct, contrapositive, existence, contradiction, and induction. Introduction to proofs in analysis and algebra.

Pass/Fail basis. This course is intended to teach general mathematical problem solving skills, and to prepare students to take the Putnam Examination.

Pass/fail basis.

This course provides students with a broad exposure to areas of mathematics research through weekly speakers.