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IDSC 289 Science Fellows Research Colloquium 1 credits
This colloquium develops the skills needed to engage in and communicate scientific and mathematical research. Topics will vary each term, but will include searching and reading the primary literature and communicating results orally and via posters. The colloquium will also explore the landscape of academic scientific research and how to negotiate the expectations of being a research group member.
Instructor permission required, students should waitlist.
- Fall 2024, Spring 2025
- No Exploration
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MATH 111 Introduction to Calculus 6 credits
An introduction to the differential and integral calculus. Derivatives, antiderivatives, the definite integral, applications, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.
Not open to students who have received credit for MATH 101
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning
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Student has received a score of 111 on the Carleton Math Placement exam. Not open to students who have received credit for Mathematics 101 or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam. For more information, see the Mathematics' web page.
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MATH 134 Linear Algebra with Applications 6 credits
Linear algebra centers on the geometry, algebra, and applications of linear equations. It is pivotal to many areas of mathematics, natural sciences, computer science, and engineering. To study linear equations, we will develop concepts including matrix algebra, linear independence, determinants, eigenvectors, and orthogonality. Students will use these tools to model real world problems and solve these problems using computational software.
This course is not open to students who have received credit for MATH 232.
- Spring 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning
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Not open to students who have taken MATH 232 – Linear Algebra or equivalents.
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MATH 240 Probability 6 credits
Introduction to probability and its applications. Topics include discrete probability, random variables, independence, joint and conditional distributions, expectation, limit laws and properties of common probability distributions.
- Winter 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 120 – Calculus 2 or MATH 211 – Introduction to Multivariable Calculus or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or equivalent.
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MATH 271 Optimization 6 credits
Optimization is all about selecting the "best" thing. Finding the most likely strategy to win a game, the route that gets you there the fastest, or the curve that most closely fits given data are all examples of optimization problems. In this course we study linear optimization (also known as linear programming), the simplex method, and duality from both a theoretical and a computational perspective. Applications will be selected from statistics, economics, computer science, and more. Additional topics in nonlinear and convex optimization will be covered as time permits.
- Spring 2025
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning
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Student must have completed any of the following course(s): MATH 134 – Linear Algebra with Applications or MATH 232 – Linear Algebra AND MATH 120 – Calculus 2 or MATH 211 – Multivariable Calculus with a grade of C- or better or equivalents.
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MATH 344 Differential Geometry 6 credits
Differential geometry is the study of shapes (like curves and surfaces) using tools from linear algebra and calculus. In this course we focus on the differential geometry of curves and surfaces and the concepts of curvature, geodesics, and first and second fundamental forms. These concepts will lead us to remarkable results like the Theorem Egregium and the Gauss-Bonnet Theorem, which relate the ways that curvature and shape interact.
- Fall 2024
- FSR, Formal or Statistical Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): MATH 236 – Mathematical Structures with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.