Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences

Applied mathematics techniques to solve real-world problems. Topics include mathematical modeling, asymptotic analysis, differential equations and scientific computation. Prepares the student for MATH 6515. (1st of two courses)

The differential topology of smooth manifolds.

The study of zero sets of polynomials: algebraic varieties, regular and rational map, and the Zariski topology.

Introduction to the mathematical theory of partial differential equations covering the basic linear models of science and exact solution techniques.

This sequence develops the qualitative theory for systems of ordinary differential equations. Topics include stability, Lyapunov functions, Floquet theory, attractors, invariant manifolds, bifurcation theory, normal forms. (1st of two courses)

Basic theories of testing statistical hypotheses, including a thorough treatment of testing in exponential class families. A careful mathematical treatment of the primary techniques of hypothesis testing utilized by statisticians.

Graduate level linear and abstract algebra including groups, rings, modules, and fields. (1st of two courses)

Fundamentals, connectivity, matchings, colorings, extremal problems, Ramsey theory, planar graphs, perfect graphs. Applications to operations research and the design of efficient algorithms.

Geometry, convergence, and structure of linear operators in infinite dimensional spaces. Applications to science and engineering, including integral equations and ordinary and partial differential equations.

The three course series MATH 6579, 6580, and 6221 is designed to provide a high level mathematical background for engineers and scientists.

This course is equivalent to MATH 6338. Students should not be able to obtain credit for both MATH 6580 and MATH 6338.

Functions, the derivative, applications of the derivative, techniques of differentiation, integration, applications of integration to probability and statistics, multidimensional calculus.