Mathematics (MATH)
MATH*6010  Analysis  Unspecified  [0.50]  
Half the course covers metric spaces, normed  linear spaces, and inner product spaces,  including Banach's and Schauder's fixed point  theorems, Lp spaces, Hilbert spaces and the  projection theorem. The remaining content may  include topics like operator theory, inverse  problems, measure theory and spectral analysis.
Department(s): Department of Mathematics and  Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6011  Dynamical Systems I  Unspecified  [0.50]  
Basic theorems on existence, uniqueness and  differentiability; phase space, flows, dynamical  systems; review of linear systems, Floquet  theory; Hopf bifurcation; perturbation theory and  structural stability; differential equations on  manifolds. Applications drawn from the  biological, physical, and social sciences.
Department(s): Department of Mathematics and  Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6012  Dynamical Systems II  Unspecified  [0.50]  
The quantitative theory of dynamical systems  defined by differential equations and discrete  maps, including: generic properties; bifurcation  theory; the center manifold theorem; nonlinear  oscillations, phase locking and period doubling;  the Birkhoff-Smale homoclinic theorem; strange  attractors and deterministic chaos.
Department(s): Department of Mathematics and  Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6020  Scientific Computing  Unspecified  [0.50]  
This course covers the fundamentals of algorithms  and computer programming. This may include  computer arithmetic, complexity, error analysis,  linear and nonlinear equations, least squares,  interpolation, numerical differentiation and  integration, optimization, random number  generators, Monte Carlo simulation; case studies  will be undertaken using modern software.
Department(s): Department of Mathematics and  Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6021  Optimization I  Unspecified  [0.50]  
A study of the basic concepts in: linear  programming, convex programming, non-convex  programming, geometric programming and related  numerical methods.
Department(s): Department of  Mathematics and Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6022  Optimization II  Unspecified  [0.50]  
A study of the basic concepts in: calculus of  variations, optimal control theory, dynamic  programming and related numerical methods.
Department(s): Department of Mathematics and  Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6031  Functional Analysis  Unspecified  [0.50]  
Hilbert, Banach and metric spaces are covered  including applications. The Baire Category  theorem is covered along with its consequences  such as the open mapping theorem, the principle  of uniform boundedness and the closed graph  theorem. The theory of linear functionals is  discussed including the Hahn-Banach theorem, dual  spaces, and if time permits, weak topologies or  generalized functions. Basic operator theory is  covered including topics such as adjoints,  compact operators, the Frechet derivative and  spectral theory. A brief introduction to the  concepts of measure and integration required for  some of the aforementioned topics is also  included. Offered in conjunction with MATH*4220.  Extra work is required of graduate students.
Restriction(s): Credit may be obtained for only  one of MATH*4220 or MATH*6031  
Department(s): Department of Mathematics and Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6041  Partial Differential Equations I  Unspecified  [0.50]  
Classification of partial differential equations.  The Hyperbolic type, the Cauchy problem, range of  influence, well- and ill-posed problems,  successive approximation, the Riemann function.  The elliptic type: fundamental solutions,  Dirichlet and Neumann problems. The parabolic  type: boundary conditions, Green's functions and  separation of variables. Introduction to certain  non-linear equations and transformations methods.  Offered in conjunction with MATH*4270. Extra work  is required for graduate students.
Department(s): Department of Mathematics and Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6042  Partial Differential Equations II  Unspecified  [0.50]  
A continuation of some of the topics of Partial  Differential Equations I. Also, systems of  partial differential equations, equations of  mixed type and non-linear equations.
Department(s): Department of Mathematics and  Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6051  Mathematical Modelling  Unspecified  [0.50]  
The process of phenomena and systems model  development, techniques of model analysis, model  verification, and interpretation of results are  presented. The examples of continuous or  discrete, deterministic or probabilistic models  may include differential equations, difference  equations, cellular automata, agent based models,  network models, stochastic processes.
Department(s): Department of Mathematics and  Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6071  Biomathematics  Unspecified  [0.50]  
The application of mathematics to model and  analyze biological systems. Specific models to  illustrate the different mathematical approaches  employed when considering different levels of  biological function.
Department(s): Department  of Mathematics and Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6091  Topics in Analysis  Unspecified  [0.50]  
Selected topics from topology, real analysis,  complex analysis, and functional analysis.
Department(s): Department of Mathematics and  Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6181  Topics in Applied Mathematics I  Unspecified  [0.50]  
This course provides graduate students, either  individually or in groups, with the opportunity  to pursue topics in applied mathematics under the  guidance of graduate faculty. Course topics will  normally be advertised by faculty in the semester  prior to their offering. Courses may be offered  in any of lecture, reading/seminar, or individual  project formats.
Department(s): Department of  Mathematics and Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6182  Topics in Applied Mathematics II  Unspecified  [0.50]  
This course provides graduate students, either  individually or in groups, with the opportunity  to pursue topics in applied mathematics under the  guidance of graduate faculty. Course topics will  normally be advertised by faculty in the semester  prior to their offering. Courses may be offered  in any of lecture, reading/seminar, or individual  project formats.
Department(s): Department of  Mathematics and Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6400  Numerical Analysis I  Unspecified  [0.50]  
Topics selected from numerical problems in:  matrix operations, interpolation, approximation  theory, quadrature, ordinary differential  equations, partial differential equations,  integral equations, nonlinear algebraic and  transcendental equations.
Department(s): Department of Mathematics and Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6410  Numerical Analysis II  Unspecified  [0.50]  
One or more topics selected from those discussed  in Numerical Analysis I, but in greater depth.
Department(s): Department of Mathematics and  Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph  
MATH*6998  MSc Project in Mathematics  Unspecified  [1.00]  
This course is intended for students in the  course-based MSc program in Mathematics. The MSc  project will be written under the supervision of  a faculty member and will normally be completed  within one or two semesters. Once completed,  students will submit a final copy of their  project to the Department and give an oral  presentation of their work.
Restriction(s): Restricted to MSC.MAST:L-MATH  students.  
Department(s): Department of  Mathematics and Statistics  
Location(s): Guelph