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Math 55 at Harvard University Quiz

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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)
Studies in Algebra and Group Theory (Math 55a) and Studies in Real and Complex Analysis (Math 55b) (correct)
Algebra and Group Theory (Math 55a) and Calculus and Analysis (Math 55b)
Algebraic Structures (Math 55a) and Complex Functions (Math 55b)

How did Harvard University's Department of Mathematics describe Math 55 in the past?

Probably the most difficult undergraduate math class in the country (correct)
An introductory math class for freshmen
An advanced math class for exceptional students
A challenging but rewarding math class

What did Math 55 used to be officially titled?

Honors Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra (correct)
Advanced Mathematics and Analysis
Intensive Mathematics and Theoretical Analysis
Calculus and Algebraic Structures

What did Professor Denis Auroux say about Math 55 in 2022?

<p>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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the precursor to Math 55 at Harvard University?

<p>Math 25 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Math 55 Official Titles

Studies in Algebra and Group Theory (Math 55a) and Studies in Real and Complex Analysis (Math 55b)

Math 55 Difficulty (Past)

Harvard Math Department described it as possibly the hardest undergraduate math class.

Old Math 55 Title

Honors Advanced Calculus and Linear Algebra

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Math 55 Precursor

Math 25

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Math 55 at Harvard University

The official title of Math 55 is "Honors Abstract Algebra" and "Honors Real and Complex Analysis"
Harvard University's Department of Mathematics described Math 55 as "a unique blend of honors mathematics courses" that "combine[s] the depth of a graduate program with the breadth of an undergraduate education"
In the past, Math 55 used to be officially titled "Honors Math"
According to Professor Denis Auroux in 2022, Math 55 is a "legendary" course that "has been a rite of passage for Harvard's math majors"
The precursor to Math 55 at Harvard University was Math 25, which was a "Mathematics Tutorial" course

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Test your knowledge of Math 55 at Harvard University with this quiz. Explore topics such as algebra, group theory, real and complex analysis, calculus, and linear algebra. Challenge yourself with questions inspired by the rigorous freshman undergraduate mathematics course founded by Lynn Loomis and Shlomo Sternberg.