Introduction to combinatorics covering enumeration, generating functions, graph theory, and matching problems.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is dense and challenging. Homework is feasible but requires reading the textbook, as lectures may not fully explain concepts. Exams often draw directly from the book and previous tests.
Introduces linear algebra and differential equations, emphasizing the relationship between theory and numerical solution techniques.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course features a sharp difficulty curve and strict grading with no rounding. Workload consists of minimal homework, with three exams comprising almost the entire grade.
MATH 390 introduces undergraduate research within the Madison Experimental Mathematics lab, teaching literature review, software use, and technical writing.
Modern Algebra 2 covers field theory, polynomial roots, and linear algebra topics including canonical forms and determinants.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Joshua Mundinger, Paul Apisa, Paul Terwilliger, Uri Andrews: Students report substantial weekly homework loads, sometimes exceeding 20 hours, and exams that cover extensive material, though some instructors offer flexibility or generous grading.
MATH 681 is an individual study course for honors math majors to write a thesis in mathematics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews highlight Paul Milewski as a helpful and beneficial instructor for research opportunities, though his lecture effectiveness remains unverified by this single source.