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Elliott, Peter D

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  • MATH 2135 - Introduction to Linear Algebra for Mathematics Majors
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020
    Examines basic properties of systems of linear equations, vector spaces, inner products, linear independence, dimension, linear transformations, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization. Intended for students who plan to major in Mathematics. Degree credit not granted for this course and MATH 2130 or APPM 3310. Formerly MATH 3135.
  • MATH 3001 - Analysis 1
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019
    Provides a rigorous treatment of the basic results from elementary Calculus. Topics include the topology of the real line, sequences of numbers, continuous functions, differentiable functions and the Riemann integral.
  • MATH 3110 - Introduction to Theory of Numbers
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2020
    Studies the set of integers, focusing on divisibility, congruences, arithmetic functions, sums of squares, quadratic residues and reciprocity, and elementary results on distributions of primes.
  • MATH 3510 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019
    Introduces the basic notions of Probability: random variables, expectation, conditioning, and the standard distributions (Binomial, Poisson, Exponential, Normal). This course also covers the Law of Large Numbers and Central Limit Theorem as they apply to statistical questions: sampling from a random distribution, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Degree credit not granted for this course and MATH 2510 or MATH 4510.
  • MATH 4510 - Introduction to Probability Theory
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
    Studies axioms, combinatorial analysis, independence and conditional probability, discrete and absolutely continuous distributions, expectation and distribution of functions of random variables, laws of large numbers, central limit theorems, and simple Markov chains if time permits. Degree credit not granted for this course and APPM 3570 or ECEN 3810 or MATH 3510. Same as MATH 5510.
  • MATH 4820 - History of Mathematical Ideas
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020
    Examines the evolution of a few mathematical concepts (e.g., number, geometric continuum, or proof), with an emphasis on the controversies surrounding these concepts. Begins with Ancient Greek mathematics and traces the development of mathematical concepts through the middle ages into the present. Recommended restriction: completion of upper division Written Communication requirement. Same as MATH 5820.
  • MATH 5510 - Introduction to Probability Theory
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
    Studies axioms, combinatorial analysis, independence and conditional probability, discrete and absolutely continuous distributions, expectation and distribution of functions of random variables, laws of large numbers, central limit theorems, and simple Markov chains if time permits. Same as MATH 4510.
  • MATH 5820 - History of Mathematical Ideas
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020
    Examines the evolution of a few mathematical concepts (e.g., number, geometric continuum, or proof), with an emphasis on the controversies surrounding these concepts. Begins with Ancient Greek mathematics and traces the development of mathematical concepts through the middle ages into the present. Recommended requisite: completion of upper division Written Communication requirement. Same as MATH 4820.
  • MATH 6350 - Functions of a Complex Variable 1
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019
    Focuses on complex numbers and the complex plane. Includes Cauchy-Riemann equations, complex integration, Cauchy integral theory, infinite series and products, and residue theory. Department enforced prerequisite: MATH 4001. Instructor consent required for undergraduates.
  • MATH 8114 - Topics in Number Theory
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    May include the theory of automorphic forms, elliptic curves, or any of a variety of advanced topics in analytic and algebraic number theory. Department enforced prerequisite: MATH 6110. Instructor consent required for undergraduates.

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