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What are the official titles of Math 55's two-semester long freshman undergraduate mathematics course at Harvard University?
What are the official titles of Math 55's two-semester long freshman undergraduate mathematics course at Harvard University?
- Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra (Math 55a) and Real and Complex Analysis (Math 55b)
- Mathematics in Algebra and Group Theory (Math 55a) and Mathematics in Real and Complex Analysis (Math 55b)
- Algebra and Group Theory (Math 55a) and Calculus and Analysis (Math 55b)
- Studies in Algebra and Group Theory (Math 55a) and Studies in Real and Complex Analysis (Math 55b) (correct)
How was Math 55 previously officially titled?
How was Math 55 previously officially titled?
- Calculus and Algebraic Structures
- Honors Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra (correct)
- Mathematical Analysis and Group Theory
- Advanced Mathematics Studies
What did Harvard University's Department of Mathematics describe Math 55 as in the past?
What did Harvard University's Department of Mathematics describe Math 55 as in the past?
- Probably the most difficult undergraduate math class in the country (correct)
- An introductory math class for freshmen
- A class suitable for students of all math abilities
- A challenging but rewarding math class
What did Math 55 lecturer for 2022, Professor Denis Auroux, clarify about Math 55?
What did Math 55 lecturer for 2022, Professor Denis Auroux, clarify about Math 55?
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What was the initial course that students would begin the year in before Math 55 was introduced?
What was the initial course that students would begin the year in before Math 55 was introduced?
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Harvard University's Math 55 Course
- Math 55 is a two-semester long freshman undergraduate mathematics course at Harvard University.
- The official titles of Math 55 are "Honors Abstract Algebra" and "Honors Real and Complex Analysis".
Previous Official Titles
- Math 55 was previously officially titled "Honors Mathematics" and "Advanced Mathematical Tables and Other Stories".
Department of Mathematics' Description
- Harvard University's Department of Mathematics described Math 55 as a "very demanding" course.
Clarifications by Professor Denis Auroux
- Professor Denis Auroux, the Math 55 lecturer for 2022, clarified that Math 55 is not a "course about mathematics" but rather a "course about how to think and learn mathematics".
Initial Course Before Math 55
- Before Math 55 was introduced, the initial course that students would begin the year in was Math 1, a calculus course.
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