Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences

Basic theories of statistical estimation, including optimal estimation in finite samples and asymptotically optimal estimation. A careful mathematical treatment of the primary techniques of estimation utilized by statisticians.

Graduate level linear and abstract algebra including rings, fields, modules, some algebraic number theory and Galois theory. (2nd of two courses)

Approximation of the dynamical structure of a differential equation and preservation of dynamical structure under discretization.

Theoretical and computational aspects of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, spline and wavelet approximation.

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

Linear equations, matrices, linear programming, sets and counting, probability and statistics.

The topics covered parallel those of MATH 2551 with a somewhat more intensive and rigorous treatment.

Methods for obtaining numerical and analytic solutions of elementary differential equations. Applications are also discussed with an emphasis on modeling.

Linear approximation and Taylor’s theorems, Lagrange multiples and constrained optimization, multiple integration and vector analysis including the theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes.

An introduction to multivariable calculus through vectors in 3D, curves, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, min/max problems, multiple integration. Vector Calculus not covered.