Harvard Math 55 Course History

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What are the official titles of Math 55?

Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra (Math 55a) and Real and Complex Analysis (Math 55b)
Calculus and Differential Equations (Math 55a) and Probability Theory (Math 55b)
Studies in Algebra and Group Theory (Math 55a) and Studies in Real and Complex Analysis (Math 55b) (correct)
Algebra and Geometry (Math 55a) and Real Analysis (Math 55b)

What was the previous official title of Math 55?

Honors Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra (correct)
Calculus: Theory and Applications
Real Analysis and Complex Functions
Advanced Algebra and Geometry

How is Math 25 related to Math 55?

Math 25 is an alternative name for Math 55
Math 25 is a prerequisite for Math 55
Math 25 is a more advanced version of Math 55
Math 25 was created as a lower-level Math 55 (correct)

How is the difficulty of Math 55 described by Harvard University's Department of Mathematics?

"probably the most difficult undergraduate math class in the country" (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Professor Denis Auroux clarify about Math 55?

"if you’re reasonably good at math, you love it, and you have lots of time to devote to it, then Math 55 is completely fine for you" (D) Signup and view all the answers