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Ma. 9 a, b, c. Advanced Calculus. 9 units (3-0-6); first, second, and
third terms.
Prerequisites: Ma. 1, Ma. 2.
The same as Ma. 8, except that it is intended for students of mathematics and
theoretical physics.
Instructors: Birchby, Pinney.
Ma. 10., b, c. Differential Equations. 9 units (3-0-6); first, lCCond and
third terms.
Prerequisite: Ma. 2 a, b, c, d.
An introductory course in differential equations, designed to be helpful both to
the student of mathematics and the student of science or engineering.
Text: DijfN'ential Equations, Ford.
Instructor: Wear.
Ma. 11. Differential Equation.. 9 units (3-0-6); second or third term.
Prerequisite: Ma. 2 a, b, c, d.
An abridged course in differential equations for students in Engineering.
Text: Dijferential Equatiqns, 2nd edition, Cohen.
Instructors: Wear, Avann.
Ma. 12. Probability and Least Squares. 6 units (2-0-.); first term.
Prerequisites: Ma. I, Ma. 2.
A !tu9Y of the fund.mental principles of probability and their application to
statistical data, adjustment of observations, and precision of measurements.
Text: Theory of Errors and Least Squares, Bartlett.
Instructor: Alter.
Ma. 14. Vector Analysis. 9 units (3-0-6); third term.
Prerequisites: Ma. 2 a, b, c, d.
Elementary vector operations (addition, multiplication) and their application
to problems of geometry and physics are treated. This course is intended especially
for graduate students in Aeronautics, Meteorology, and Mechanical Engineering.
Instructor: Sears.
Ma. 15 a, b, c. Higher Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists.
9 units; first, second and third terms.
Prerequisites: Ma. I, Ma. 2.
An alternative course to Ma. 8, Advanced Calculus, covering about the same
range of subjects. Intended primarily for Engineers and Applied Physicists who do
not expect to use advanced theory.
Text: Higher Mathematics for Engineers ana Physicists, Sokolnikoff.
Instructors: Birchby, Lentz.
Ma. 16. Introduction to Higher Algebra. 9 units; first term.
Prerequisites: Ma. 1, Ma. 2.
The more frequently used parts of linear transformations, quadratic forms,
matrices, etc.
Instructor: Bell.