Applied & Computational Math (ACM) Courses (2016-17)
Ma/ACM 142 a.
Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations.
9 units (3-0-2):
second term.
Prerequisites: Ma 108; Ma 109 is desirable.
The mathematical theory of ordinary and partial differential equations, including a discussion of elliptic regularity, maximal principles, solubility of equations. The method of characteristics.
Instructor: Zhou.
Ma/ACM 144 a.
Probability.
9 units (3-0-6):
first, term.
Prerequisites: For 144a, Ma 108b is strongly recommended; for 144b, 108b and 144a are prerequisite.
Overview of measure theory. Random walks and the Strong law of large numbers via the theory of martingales and Markov chains. Characteristic functions and the central limit theorem. Poisson process and Brownian motion. Topics in statistics.
Instructor: Tamuz.