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Summer 2020

(Disclaimer: Be advised that some information on this page may not be current due to course scheduling changes.
Please view either the UH Class Schedule page or your Class schedule in myUH for the most current/updated information.)

 

GRADUATE COURSES -  SUMMER 2020

SENIOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
This schedule is subject to changes. Please contact the Course Instructor for confirmation
Course Section  Course Title & Session      Course Day & Time      Rm # Instructor 
Math 4364 - 01/ Math 5344 - 01 19327/19591 Intro. to Scientific Computing
(Session #3: 06/01—07/25)
TWTh, 2—4PM Online A. Török
Math 4377 - 01/ Math 6308 - 01 11070/19601 Advanced Linear Algebra I
(Session #2: 06/01—07/01)
MTWThF, 10AM—Noon (online) A. Török
Math 4378 - 01 / Math 6309 - 01 12135/19602 Advanced Linear Algebra II
(Session #4: 07/06—08/05)
MTWThF, Noon—2PM (online) A. Haynes
Math 4389 - 03 15825

Survey of Undergraduate Math
(Session #4: 07/06—08/05)

MTWThF, 10AM—Noon (online) D. Blecher

GRADUATE ONLINE COURSES

Course Section Course Title Course Day & Time  Instructor 
Math 5310 15815 History of Mathematics
(Session #4: 07/06—08/05)
(online) S. Ji
Math 5336 11577 Discrete Mathematics
(Session #2: 06/01—07/01)
(online) K. Kaiser
Math 5341 16335 Mathematical Modeling
(Session 1: 06/01—08/07)
(online) J. Morgan
Math 5344 19591 Intro. to Scientific Computing
(Session #3: 06/01—07/25)
(online) T.W. Pan
Math 5389 14076 Survey of Mathematics
(Session #2: 06/01—07/01)
(online) G. Etgen

GRADUATE COURSES (under construction)

Course Section Course Title Course Day & Time Rm # Instructor
Math 6308
19601 Advanced Linear Algebra I
(Session #2: 06/01—07/01)
MTWThF, 10AM—Noon (online) A. Török
Math 6309
19602 Advanced Linear Algebra II
(Session #4: 07/06—08/05)
MTWThF, Noon—2PM (online) A. Haynes
Math 6386
18607 Big Data Analytics
(Session #3: 06/01—07/21)
Fr., 3—5PM (online) D. Shastri





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SENIOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

 

 
Math 4364 - Intro. to Scientific Computing
Prerequisites: MATH 3331 or MATH 3321
Text(s): Numerical Analysis (9th edition), by R.L. Burden and J.D. Faires, Brooks-Cole Publishers. ISBN: 978-0538733519
Description: Root finding, interpolation and approximation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical linear algebra, numerical methods for differential equations

 

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Math 4377 - Advanced Linear Algebra I
Prerequisites: MATH 2331 and MATH 3325, and three additional hours of 3000-4000 level Mathematics.
Text(s): Linear Algebra, 5th Edition by  Stephen H. Friedberg, Arnold J. Insel, Lawrence E. Spence. ISBN: 9780134860244
Description: Syllabus:  Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4 (4.1-4.4), Chapter 5 (5.1-5.2) (probably not covered)

Course Description: The general theory of Vector Spaces and Linear Transformations will be developed in an axiomatic fashion. Determinants will be covered  to study eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization.
Grading:  There will be  three  Tests and the Final. I will take the two highest test scores (60%) and the mandatory final (40%). Tests and the Final are based on homework problems and material covered in class.

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Math 4378 - Advanced Linear Algebra II
Prerequisites: Math 4377 or Math 6308
Text(s): Linear Algebra, 5th edition, by Friedberg, Insel, and Spence, ISBN: 9780134860244
Description: The instructor will cover Sections 5-7 of the textbook. Topics include: Eigenvalues/Eigenvectors, Cayley-Hamilton Theorem, Inner Products and Norms, Adjoints of Linear Operators, Normal and Self-Adjoint Operators, Orthogonal and Unitary Operators, Jordan Canonical Form, Minimal Polynomials.

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Math 4389 - Survey of Undergraduate Math
Prerequisites: MATH 3330MATH 3331MATH 3333, and three hours of 4000-level Mathematics.
Text(s): Instructors notes
Description: A review of some of the most important topics in the undergraduate mathematics curriculum.

ONLINE GRADUATE COURSES

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MATH 5310 - History of Mathematics
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
Text(s): No textbook is required.
Description: This course is designed to provide a college-level experience in history of mathematics. Students will understand some critical historical mathematics events, such as creation of classical Greek mathematics, and development of calculus; recognize notable mathematicians and the impact of their discoveries, such as Fermat, Descartes, Newton and Leibniz, Euler and Gauss; understand the development of certain mathematical topics, such as Pythagoras theorem, the real number theory and calculus.

Aims of the course: To help students
to understand the history of mathematics;
to attain an orientation in the history and philosophy of mathematics;
to gain an appreciation for our ancestor's effort and great contribution;
to gain an appreciation for the current state of mathematics;
to obtain inspiration for mathematical education,
and to obtain inspiration for further development of mathematics.

On-line course is taught through Blackboard Learn, visit http://www.uh.edu/webct/ for information on obtaining ID and password.

The course will be based on my notes.

Homework and Essays assignement are posted in Blackboard Learn. There are four submissions for homework and essays and each of them covers 10 lecture notes. The dates of submission will be announced.

All homework and essays, handwriting or typed, should be turned into PDF files and be submitted through Blackboard Learn. Late homework is not acceptable.

There is one final exam in multiple choice.

Grading: 40% homework, 45% projects, 15 % Final exam

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MATH 5336 - Discrete Mathematics
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
Text(s): Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, Kenneth H. Rosen, seventh edition, McGraw Hill,
ISBN-13 978-0-07-288008-3, ISBN-10 0-07-288008-2.
Instructor lecture note: Plus: on the Zermelo-Fraenkel Axioms and Equivalence of Sets.
Description:

Syllabus: Chapter 1 (Logic and Proofs): 1.1, 1.3, 1.4 -1.6  , Chapter 2 (Sets and Functions), Chapter 5 (Induction): 5.1-5.3, Chapter 9 (Relations)

The Zermelo Fraenkel Axioms; Equivalence of Sets in form of  my notes.

Grading: Midterm is worth  40%, the final is worth 40% and Homework is worth 20%.

For turning in Homework, students need to get the software program Scientific Notebook.




 

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MATH 5341 - Mathematical Modeling  
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Calculus III and Linear Algebra
Text(s): Notes will be provided.
Description:

Course Overview: Basics of random sampling and an introduction to Monte Carlo methods, a review of multivariable calculus and linear algebra, orthogonality, projection and visualization in higher dimensions, least squares approximation and multiple linear regression, discrete and continuous dynamical systems, stability theory associated with steady states and periodic solutions for continuous and discrete dynamical systems, periodic solutions for discrete dynamical systems, and multiple applications. Computations will be part of regular assignments, and I'll provide guidance and sample code using Excel, Matlab and Python. Students who decide to use Excel are expected to have access and basic familiarity with Excel, but they are not expected to know advanced spreadsheet functionality or have programming experience with VBA. Students will not be tested over Excel/VBA, Matlab, Python, etc. but it will be necessary to use these types of tools to complete many of the computations in the assignments.

Course Homepage: This course will use the Space LMS. After 5/25/2020, go to https://www.space.uh.edu, create an account, and access the course.

Live Online Meetings: The class will have optional live online meetings on Thursday evenings from 8-10:00pm, starting week 2. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the live online sessions. Notes and a video of the session will be posted for students who cannot attend.

Discussion Board Activity: All students are expected to discuss the course material via the discussion board.

To view the full course syllabus, click this PDF link.

 


 

 

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MATH 5344 - Intro. to Scientific Computing
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and MATH 3331 or MATH 3321
Text(s): Numerical Analysis (9th edition), by R.L. Burden and J.D. Faires, Brooks-Cole Publishers. ISBN: 978-0538733519
Description: Root finding, interpolation and approximation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical linear algebra, numerical methods for differential equations

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MATH 5389 - Survey of Mathematics
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
Text(s): Instructor's notes
Description: A review and consolidation of undergraduate courses in linear algebra, differential equations, analysis, probability, and astract algebra. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 4389 and MATH 5389.

GRADUATE COURSES

 

 

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MATH 6308 (19601) - Advanced Linear Algebra I
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. MATH 2331 and MATH 3325, and three additional hours of 3000-4000 level Mathematics.
Text(s): Linear Algebra, 5th Edition by  Stephen H. Friedberg, Arnold J. Insel, Lawrence E. Spence. ISBN: 9780134860244
Description:

Syllabus:  Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4 (4.1-4.4), Chapter 5 (5.1-5.2) (probably not covered)

Course Description: The general theory of Vector Spaces and Linear Transformations will be developed in an axiomatic fashion. Determinants will be covered  to study eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization.
Grading:  There will be  three  Tests and the Final. I will take the two highest test scores (60%) and the mandatory final (40%). Tests and the Final are based on homework problems and material covered in class.

 

 

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MATH 6309 (19602) - Advanced Linear Algebra II
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Math 4377 or Math 6308
Text(s): Linear Algebra, 5th edition, by Friedberg, Insel, and Spence, ISBN: 9780134860244
Description:

The instructor will cover Sections 5-7 of the textbook. Topics include: Eigenvalues/Eigenvectors, Cayley-Hamilton Theorem, Inner Products and Norms, Adjoints of Linear Operators, Normal and Self-Adjoint Operators, Orthogonal and Unitary Operators, Jordan Canonical Form, Minimal Polynomials.

 

 

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MATH 6386 (18607) - Big Data Analytics
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Students must be in the Statistics and Data Science, MS program
Text(s): TBA
Description:

TBA

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