A student who takes Mathematics 209 cannot receive credit for Mathematics 115. A unified study of the concepts underlying linear systems and linear transformations and of the techniques for using them. Fitting lines and curves to data, Markov processes, linear differential equations. An introduction to the basic objects, numbers, and techniques of combinatorics. May not be taken by students who have completed Mathematics 216.
Students solve challenging mathematics problems and present solutions.
Prepares students to take the Putnam Examination, if they wish. Mathematics 133 or concurrent registration in Mathematics 133 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Appropriate mathematics, including numerical methods, developed when needed. Models drawn primarily from the social and life sciences.