Mathematics

Defaults: IQ-6 and others
Mathematics/TL (IQ/Hard) is the scientific study of quantities and magnitudes, and their relationships and attributes, through the use of numbers and symbols. Requires specialization each of which defaults to another at -5.
* Applied; Defaults: Engineer (any)-5 or Physics-5
* Computer Science; Default: Computer Programming-5
* Cryptology; Default: Cryptography-5.
* Pure
* Statistics
* Surveying; Defaults: Cartography-3 or Navigation (any)-4.
B207
==Additional Information==
*GURPS Fantasy, p. 220 gives the rules for using Roman numerals for applied mathematics. It was expanded upon in Low-Tech Companion 1
*Parts of TL5 and earlier math were highly dependent on geometry rather than formulas
**How Imaginary Numbers Were Invented (Veritasium, Youtube channel)
== Character Templates ==
Mathematics appears in the follow character templates:
* Sorcerer in GURPS Dragons p. 156
* Improviser in GURPS Supers p. 46
* Underground Engineer in GURPS Banestorm p. 216
* Ecological Engineer or Ecoteur in GURPS Bio-Tech p. 205
* Epidemiologist in GURPS Biotech p.205
* Artificer in GURPS Fantasy p. 115
* Battle Wizard in GURPS Fantasy p.119
* Scholar in GURPS Fantasy p. 123
* Spellcaster in GURPS Fantasy p. 124
* Engineer in GURPS Fantasy p. 215
* Philosopher in GURPS Fantasy p. 218
* Scientist Lens of Academic in GURPS Horror p. 33
* Penetration Service (Scout) in GURPS Infinite Worlds p. 187
* Paralabs Field Researcher in GURPS Infinite Worlds p. 188
* SS Raven Division Trooper in GURPS Infinite Worlds p. 193
* Collegio Magus in GURPS Infinite Worlds Collegio Januari p. 6
* Psi in Monster Hunters p. 14
* Geek in Monster Hunters 4 - Sidekicks p. 8
* Savant Lens of Child in GURPS Psis, p. 11
* Spacer in GURPS Reign of Steel - Will to Live p. 13
* Techbot in GURPS Reign of Steel - Will to Live p. 23
* Astronaut in GURPS Space p. 226
* Con Man in GURPS Space p. 228
* Scientist in GURPS Space p. 231
* Engineer Lens of Soldier in GURPS Space p. 233
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