Timeroom: Fall 2023

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Mathematics&Statistics

MATH 931 (01) - Mathematical Physics

Mathematical Physics

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 10580

Complex variables, differential equations, asymptotic methods, integral transforms, special functions, linear vector spaces and matrices, Green's functions, and additional topics selected from integral equations, variational methods, numerical methods, tensor analysis, and group theory. Students are required to have a mastery of differential equations; linear algebra; multidimensional calculus.

Section Comments: Also listed as PHYS 931.

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Equivalent(s): PHYS 931

Cross listed with : PHYS 931.01

Instructors: Sergii Pershoguba

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	8:10am - 9:30am	DEM 251
Final Exam	12/13/2023	12/13/2023	W	8:00am - 10:00am	DEM 251

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Mathematics&Statistics

MATH 945 (01) - Advanced Theory of Statistics I

Advanced Theory Statistics I

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 15779

Introduction to the theory and practice of statistical modeling and inference. Basic multivariate analysis: covariance and expectation, multivariate-normal and non-central chi-squared distributions, linear and quadratic forms. Basic inequalities for probabilities and expectations: Markov, Chebyshev, Jensen, and Cauchy-Schwartz. Basic decision theory, sufficiency, minimal sufficiency, ancillarity and completeness, Point estimation: method of moments, maximum likelihood, Bayesian procedures, likelihood procedures and information inequalities. Measures of performance, notions of optimality, and construction of optimal procedures in simple situations. Convergence in distribution and in probability.

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Prerequisite(s): MATH 856 with minimum grade of B-

Instructors: Linyuan Li

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MW	12:40pm - 2:00pm	MORSE 217
Final Exam	12/14/2023	12/14/2023	R	10:30am - 12:30pm	MORSE 217

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Mathematics&Statistics

MATH 951 (01) - Algebra I

Algebra I

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 10281

Groups and their homomorphisms, products and sums, structure of groups; rings and their homomorphisms, ideals, factorization properties.

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Prerequisite(s): MATH 861 with minimum grade of B-

Instructors: Dmitri Nikshych

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MW	11:10am - 12:30pm	KING N345
Final Exam	12/15/2023	12/15/2023	F	10:30am - 12:30pm	KING N345

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Mathematics&Statistics

MATH 954 (01) - Analysis II

Analysis II

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 10282

Cauchy theory and local properties of analytic functions, Riemann mapping theorem, representation theorems, harmonic functions.

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Prerequisite(s): MATH 888 with minimum grade of B-

Instructors: Donald Hadwin

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MW	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HAALND 105

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Mathematics&Statistics

MATH 961 (01) - Topics in Algebra I

Topics in Algebra I

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 16929

An introduction to topics chosen from algebra and number theory. May be repeated barring duplication of subject.

Section Comments: Topic: Representation Theory

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Prerequisite(s): MATH 951 and MATH 952

Repeat Rule: May be repeated up to unlimited times.

Instructors: Dmitri Nikshych

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MW	3:40pm - 5:00pm	KING W389

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Mathematics&Statistics

MATH 966 (01) - Topics in Algebraic Topology I

Topics in Algebraic Topology I

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 12890

An introduction to topics in algebraic topology.

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Prerequisite(s): MATH 956 with minimum grade of B-

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 99 credits.

Instructors: Maria Basterra

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	MW	12:40pm - 2:00pm	KING N334

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MATH 968 (A01) - Topics in Mathematics Education I

Topics Mathematics Education I

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 15780

A) The Teaching and Learning of Mathematics; B) Curriculum and History in Mathematics Education. Topics selected from: epistemologies of knowledge applied to mathematics; theories of learning and teaching mathematics; theoretical perspectives in research; mathematics education research programs K-16; research methods for studying mathematics teaching, learning, and curricula; theoretical frameworks for curriculum development, implementation of new curricula, and research on curricula; historical perspectives of research in mathematics education; the evolution and history or K-16 mathematics curricula both in United States and internationally. Versions A and B offered alternately.

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Prerequisite(s): MATH 958 with minimum grade of B-

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 99 credits.

Instructors: Orly Buchbinder

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023		Hours Arranged	TBA

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MATH 973 (01) - Topics in Operator Theory

Topics in Operator Theory

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 15882

Selected topics in operator theory.

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Prerequisite(s): MATH 863 with minimum grade of B-

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 99 credits.

Instructors: Donald Hadwin

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Mathematics&Statistics

MATH 999 (01) - Doctoral Research

Doctoral Research

Credits: 0.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term - Grad Thesis (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Graduate Credit/Fail grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 15176

Doctoral Research.

Instructors: Rita Hibschweiler

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023		Hours Arranged	TBA