DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Course 18)

The Department of Mathematics (http://math.mit.edu) oers

General Mathematics Option
training at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels.
In addition to the General Institute Requirements, the requirements
Its expertise covers a broad spectrum of elds ranging from the
consist of Dierential Equations, plus eight additional 12-unit
traditional areas of "pure" mathematics, such as analysis, algebra,
subjects in Course 18 of essentially dierent content, including at
geometry, and topology, to applied mathematics areas such as
least six advanced subjects (rst decimal digit one or higher) that are
combinatorics, computational biology, fluid dynamics, theoretical
distributed over at least three distinct areas (at least three distinct
computer science, and theoretical physics.
rst decimal digits). One of these eight subjects must be Linear
Course 18 includes two undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Algebra. This leaves available 84 units of unrestricted electives. The
Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics requirements are flexible in order to accommodate students who
with Computer Science. Undergraduate students may choose one pursue programs that combine mathematics with a related eld
of three options leading to the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics: (such as physics, economics, or management) as well as students
applied mathematics, pure mathematics, or general mathematics. who are interested in both pure and applied mathematics. More
The general mathematics option provides a great deal of flexibility details can be found on the degree chart (https://catalog.mit.edu/
and allows students to design their own programs in conjunction degree-charts/mathematics-course-18/#generalmathematicstext).
with their advisors. The Mathematics with Computer Science degree
is oered for students who want to pursue interests in mathematics Applied Mathematics Option
and theoretical computer science within a single undergraduate Applied mathematics focuses on the mathematical concepts and
program. techniques applied in science, engineering, and computer science.
Particular attention is given to the following principles and their
At the graduate level, the Mathematics Department oers the PhD in mathematical formulations: propagation, equilibrium, stability,
Mathematics, which culminates in the exposition of original research optimization, computation, statistics, and random processes.
in a dissertation. Graduate students also receive training and gain
experience in the teaching of mathematics. Sophomores interested in applied mathematics typically enroll
in 18.200 Principles of Discrete Applied Mathematics and 18.300
The CLE Moore instructorships and Applied Mathematics Principles of Continuum Applied Mathematics. Subject 18.200 is
instructorships bring mathematicians at the postdoctoral level to MIT devoted to the discrete aspects of applied mathematics and may be
and provide them with training in research and teaching. taken concurrently with 18.03 Dierential Equations. Subject 18.300,
oered in the spring term, is devoted to continuous aspects and
makes considerable use of dierential equations.
Undergraduate Study
The subjects in Group I of the program correspond roughly to those
An undergraduate degree in mathematics provides an excellent areas of applied mathematics that make heavy use of discrete
basis for graduate work in mathematics or computer science, or mathematics, while Group II emphasizes those subjects that
for employment in such elds as nance, business, or consulting. deal mainly with continuous processes. Some subjects, such as
Students' programs are arranged through consultation with their probability or numerical analysis, have both discrete and continuous
faculty advisors. aspects.

Undergraduates in mathematics are encouraged to elect an Students planning to go on to graduate work in applied mathematics
undergraduate seminar during their junior or senior year. The should also take some basic subjects in analysis and algebra.
experience gained from active participation in a seminar conducted
by a research mathematician has proven to be valuable for students More detail on the Applied Mathematics option can be found on the
planning to pursue graduate work as well as for those going on to degree chart (https://catalog.mit.edu/degree-charts/mathematics-
other careers. These seminars also provide training in the verbal and course-18/#appliedmathematicstext).
written communication of mathematics and may be used to fulll the
Communication Requirement. Pure Mathematics Option
Pure (or "theoretical") mathematics is the study of the basic concepts
Many mathematics majors take 18.821 Project Laboratory in and structure of mathematics. Its goal is to arrive at a deeper
Mathematics, which fullls the Institute's Laboratory Requirement understanding and an expanded knowledge of mathematics itself.
and counts toward the Communication Requirement.
Traditionally, pure mathematics has been classied into three
general elds: analysis, which deals with continuous aspects of
mathematics; algebra, which deals with discrete aspects; and

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geometry. The undergraduate program is designed so that students

become familiar with each of these areas. Students also may wish to Inquiries
explore other topics such as logic, number theory, complex analysis, For further information, see the department's website (http://
and subjects within applied mathematics. math.mit.edu/academics/undergrad) or contact Math Academic
Services, 617-253-2416.
The subjects 18.701 Algebra I and 18.901 Introduction to Topology
are more advanced and should not be elected until a student has
had experience with proofs, as in Real Analysis (18.100A, 18.100B,
Graduate Study
18.100P or 18.100Q) or 18.700 Linear Algebra.
The Mathematics Department oers programs covering a broad
For more details, see the degree chart (https:// range of topics leading to the Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of
catalog.mit.edu/degree-charts/mathematics-course-18/ Science degree. Candidates are admitted to either the Pure or
#theoreticalmathematicstext). Applied Mathematics programs but are free to pursue interests in
both groups. Of the roughly 120 doctoral students, about two thirds
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Computer Science are in Pure Mathematics, one third in Applied Mathematics.
(Course 18-C)
Mathematics and computer science are closely related elds. The programs in Pure and Applied Mathematics oer basic and
Problems in computer science are oen formalized and solved with advanced classes in analysis, algebra, geometry, Lie theory, logic,
mathematical methods. It is likely that many important problems number theory, probability, statistics, topology, astrophysics,
currently facing computer scientists will be solved by researchers combinatorics, fluid dynamics, numerical analysis, theoretical
skilled in algebra, analysis, combinatorics, logic and/or probability physics, and the theory of computation. In addition, many
theory, as well as computer science. mathematically oriented subjects are oered by other departments.
Students in Applied Mathematics are especially encouraged to
The purpose of this program is to allow students to study a take subjects in engineering and scientic subjects related to their
combination of these mathematical areas and potential areas of research.
application in computer science. Required subjects include linear
algebra (18.06, 18.C06[J], or 18.700) because it is so broadly used, All students pursue research under the supervision of the faculty
and discrete mathematics (18.062[J] or 18.200) to give experience and are encouraged to take advantage of the many seminars and
with proofs and the necessary tools for analyzing algorithms. colloquia at MIT and in the Boston area.
The required subjects covering complexity (18.404 Theory of
Computation or 18.400[J] Computability and Complexity Theory) and Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Science
algorithms (18.410[J] Design and Analysis of Algorithms) provide an The requirements for the Doctor or Philosophy or Doctor of Science
introduction to the most theoretical aspects of computer science. in Mathematics (https://catalog.mit.edu/degree-charts/phd-
We also require exposure to other areas of computer science mathematics) degree include completion of a minimum of 96 units (8
(6.1020, 6.1800, 6.4100, or 6.3900) where mathematical issues may graduate subjects), an oral qualifying exam, experience in classroom
also arise. More details can be found on the degree chart (https:// teaching, a thesis proposal, and a thesis containing original research
catalog.mit.edu/degree-charts/mathematics-computer-science- in mathematics. Additional detail about these requirements can be
course-18-c). found on the department's website (http://math.mit.edu/academics/
grad/timeline).
Some flexibility is allowed in this program. In particular, students
may substitute the more advanced subject 18.701 Algebra I for 18.06 All students pursue research under the supervision of the faculty
Linear Algebra, and, if they already have strong theorem-proving (https://math.mit.edu/directory/faculty). With the assistance of their
skills, may substitute 18.211 Combinatorial Analysis or 18.212 faculty advisor, each student follows an individualized program of
Algebraic Combinatorics for 18.062[J] Mathematics for Computer study encompassing the student’s area of interest. Faculty advisors
Science or 18.200 Principles of Discrete Applied Mathematics. may be members of the Mathematics Department or other MIT
departments. Students also are encouraged to take advantage of the
Minor in Mathematics many seminars and colloquia (https://math.mit.edu/news/seminars)
The requirements for a Minor in Mathematics are as follows: six 12- at MIT and in the Boston area.
unit subjects in mathematics, beyond the Institute's Mathematics
Students typically receive their degree in ve years. The rst two
Requirement, of essentially dierent content, including at least three
years are spent in coursework and research, culminating in an oral
advanced subjects (rst decimal digit one or higher).
examination, which must be attempted by the end of their third
See the Undergraduate Section for a general description of the minor term and completed by the end of the second year. Following the
program (https://catalog.mit.edu/mit/undergraduate-education/ oral examination and culmination of their research, the student
academic-programs/minors). forms a thesis committee. The thesis committee includes the faculty
advisor and at least three other faculty members. The student

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defends their thesis in a public defense. The thesis must meet high
professional standards and make a signicant original contribution Inquiries
to the student’s chosen research area. For further information, see the department's website (http://
math.mit.edu/academics/grad) or contact Math Academic Services,
Coursework must be completed with grades of A or B, and students 617-253-2416.
are expected to maintain at least a B+ average in each semester. At
most, one of the eight subjects should be a reading course. Harvard
math graduate subjects may occasionally be used if taken for credit.
Faculty and Teaching Sta
With prior approval of the Graduate Co-chairs, one relevant advanced
undergraduate math subject and relevant graduate subjects from Michel X. Goemans, PhD
other departments may be used. Note that subjects taken under the RSA Professor of Mathematics
graduate P/D/F option cannot be used to fulll this requirement. Head, Department of Mathematics
Students in Applied Mathematics must satisfy an additional breadth
William Minicozzi, PhD
requirement (https://math.mit.edu/academics/grad/timeline/
Singer Professor of Mathematics
plan.html) as part of their plan of study.
Associate Head, Department of Mathematics
Teaching is an important part of the academic profession and
provides excellent experience in public presentation skills. All Professors
graduate students are required to complete at least one semester Martin Z. Bazant, PhD
of classroom teaching as part of their graduate training and are E. G. Roos Professor
encouraged to do more. Professor of Chemical Engineering
Professor of Applied Mathematics
Interdisciplinary Programs
Bonnie Berger, PhD
Simons Professor of Mathematics
Computational Science and Engineering
Member, Health Sciences and Technology Faculty
Students with primary interest in computational science may also
consider applying to the interdisciplinary Computational Science and Roman Bezrukavnikov, PhD
Engineering (CSE) program, with which the Mathematics Department Professor of Mathematics
is aliated. For more information, see the CSE website (http://
cse.mit.edu/programs). Alexei Borodin, PhD
Professor of Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics (On leave)
The Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Statistics provides training
John W. M. Bush, PhD
in statistics, including classical statistics and probability as well as
Professor of Mathematics
computation and data analysis, to students who wish to integrate
these valuable skills into their primary academic program. The Tobias Colding, PhD
program is administered jointly by the departments of Aeronautics Cecil and Ida Green Distinguished Professor
and Astronautics, Economics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Professor of Mathematics
Physics, and Political Science, and the Statistics and Data Science
Center within the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society. It is open Laurent Demanet, PhD
to current doctoral students in participating departments. For more Professor of Mathematics
information, including department-specic requirements, see the Professor of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
full program description (https://catalog.mit.edu/interdisciplinary/
Jörn Dunkel, PhD
graduate-programs/phd-statistics) under Interdisciplinary Graduate
MathWorks Professor of Mathematics
Programs.
Semyon Dyatlov, PhD
Financial Support Professor of Mathematics
Financial support is guaranteed for up to ve years to students (On leave, fall)
making satisfactory academic progress. Financial aid aer the rst
year is usually in the form of a teaching or research assistantship. Alan Edelman, PhD
Professor of Mathematics

Pavel I. Etingof, PhD

Professor of Mathematics

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Lawrence Guth, PhD Pablo A. Parrilo, PhD

Claude E. Shannon (1940) Professor of Mathematics Joseph F. and Nancy P. Keithley Professor in Electrical Engineering
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Anette E. Hosoi, PhD Professor of Mathematics
Neil and Jane Pappalardo Professor Member, Institute for Data, Systems, and Society
Professor of Mechanical Engineering (On leave)
Professor of Mathematics
Member, Institute for Data, Systems, and Society Bjorn Poonen, PhD
Distinguished Professor in Science
David S. Jerison, PhD Professor of Mathematics
Professor of Mathematics
(On leave, spring) Alexander Postnikov, PhD
Professor of Mathematics
Steven G. Johnson, PhD
Professor of Mathematics Philippe Rigollet, PhD
Professor of Physics Professor of Mathematics
Member, Institute for Data, Systems, and Society
Victor Kac, PhD
Professor of Mathematics Rodolfo R. Rosales, PhD
Professor Post-Tenure of Mathematics
Jonathan Adam Kelner, PhD
Professor of Mathematics Paul Seidel, PhD
Professor of Mathematics
Ju-Lee Kim, PhD
Professor of Mathematics Scott Roger Sheeld, PhD
Leighton Family Professor of Mathematics
Frank Thomson Leighton, PhD
Professor of Mathematics Peter W. Shor, PhD
Henry Adams Morss and Henry Adams Morss, Jr. (1934) Professor of
Aleksandr A. Logunov, PhD Mathematics
Professor of Mathematics
Michael Sipser, PhD
George Lusztig, PhD Donner Professor of Mathematics
Edward A. Abdun-Nur (1924) Professor of Mathematics
Gigliola Stalani, PhD
Davesh Maulik, PhD Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of Mathematics
Professor of Mathematics (On leave)
(On leave, spring)
Daniel W. Stroock, PhD
Haynes R. Miller, PhD Professor Post-Tenure of Mathematics
Professor Post-Tenure of Mathematics
Nike Sun, PhD
Ankur Moitra, PhD Professor of Mathematics
Norbert Wiener Professor of Mathematics (On leave, fall)
Associate Director, Institute for Data, Systems, and Society
(On leave) Martin J. Wainwright, PhD
Cecil H. Green Professor in Electrical Engineering
Elchanan Mossel, PhD Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Professor of Mathematics Professor of Mathematics
Tomasz S. Mrowka, PhD Member, Institute for Data, Systems, and Society
Professor of Mathematics Zhiwei Yun, PhD
(On leave) Professor of Mathematics
(On leave, fall)

Wei Zhang, PhD

Professor of Mathematics

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Peter J. Kempthorne, PhD

Associate Professors Lecturer in Mathematics
Tristan Collins, PhD
Class of 1948 Career Development Professor Tanya Khovanova, PhD
Associate Professor of Mathematics Lecturer in Mathematics
(On leave)
CLE Moore Instructors
Andrew Lawrie, PhD Sky Yang Cao, PhD
Associate Professor of Mathematics CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics
(On leave)
Marjorie Drake, PhD
Yufei Zhao, PhD CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics
Associate Professor of Mathematics
(On leave) Wenkui Du, PhD
CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics
Assistant Professors Giada Franz, PhD
Shaoyun Bai, PhD CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Felipe Hernandez, PhD
Jacopo Borga, PhD CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ruojing Jiang, PhD
Jeremy Hahn, PhD CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics
Rockwell International Career Development Assistant Professor of
Mathematics Konstantinos Kavvadias, PhD
(On leave, spring) CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics

Christoph Kehle, PhD Zhengjiang Lin, PhD

Assistant Professor of Mathematics CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics

Dor Minzer, PhD Thomas Massoni, PhD

Assistant Professor of Mathematics CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics

Tristan Ozuch-Meersseman, PhD Miguel Moreira, PhD

Assistant Professor of Mathematics CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics

John Urschel, PhD Jia Shi, PhD

Assistant Professor of Mathematics CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics
(On leave)
Jingze Zhu, PhD
Visiting Professors CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics
Yakov Varshavsky, PhD Jonathan Zung, PhD
Visiting Simons Professor of Mathematics CLE Moore Instructor of Mathematics

Adjunct Professors Instructors

Henry Cohn, PhD Lior Alon, PhD
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics Instructor of Mathematics

Lecturers Karol Bacik, PhD

Jonathan Bloom, PhD Instructor of Applied Mathematics
Lecturer in Mathematics
Mitali Bafna, PhD
Slava Gerovitch, PhD Instructor of Applied Mathematics
Lecturer in Mathematics
Elijah Bodish, PhD
Instructor of Mathematics

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Pengning Chao, PhD

Instructor of Applied Mathematics
Research Sta
Ting-Wei Chao, PhD
Instructor of Applied Mathematics Principal Research Scientists
Andrew Victor Sutherland II, PhD
Shi Chen, PhD Principal Research Scientist of Mathematics
Instructor of Applied Mathematics
Research Scientists
Ziang Chen, PhD Eran Assaf, PhD
Instructor of Applied Mathematics Research Scientist of Mathematics
Nicholas Derr, PhD Keaton Burns, PhD
Instructor of Mathematics Research Scientist of Mathematics
Manik Dhar, PhD Edgar Costa, PhD
Instructor of Applied Mathematics Research Scientist of Mathematics
Ziqi Fang, PhD David Roe, PhD
Instructor of Mathematics Research Scientist of Mathematics
Ludovico Giorgini, PhD Samuel Schiavone, PhD
Instructor of Applied Mathematics Research Scientist of Mathematics
Mohammad Reza Karimi Jaghargh, PhD
Instructor of Applied Mathematics Professors Emeriti
Anya Katsevich, PhD Michael Artin, PhD
Instructor of Applied Mathematics Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

Max Lipton, PhD Hung Cheng, PhD

Instructor of Mathematics Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

Sammy Luo, PhD Daniel Z. Freedman, PhD

Instructor of Mathematics Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Professor Emeritus of Physics
Ryan Maguire, PhD
Instructor of Mathematics Harvey P. Greenspan, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Shivam Nadimpalli, PhD
Instructor of Applied Mathematics Victor W. Guillemin, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Alex Pieloch, PhD
Instructor of Mathematics Steven L. Kleiman, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Bauyrzhan Primkulov, PhD
Instructor of Applied Mathematics Daniel J. Kleitman, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Arpon Raksit, PhD
Instructor of Mathematics Richard B. Melrose, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Michael Simkin, PhD
Instructor of Applied Mathematics James R. Munkres, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Foster Tom, PhD
Instructor of Applied Mathematics Richard P. Stanley, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Robin Zhang, PhD
Instructor of Mathematics Harold Stark, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

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Gilbert Strang, PhD

Professor Emeritus of Mathematics 18.02 Calculus
Prereq: Calculus I (GIR)
Alar Toomre, PhD U (Fall, Spring)
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics 5-0-7 units. CALC II
David A. Vogan, PhD Credit cannot also be received for 18.022, 18.02A, CC.1802, ES.1802,
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics ES.182A

Calculus of several variables. Vector algebra in 3-space,

determinants, matrices. Vector-valued functions of one variable,
General Mathematics space motion. Scalar functions of several variables: partial
dierentiation, gradient, optimization techniques. Double integrals
18.01 Calculus and line integrals in the plane; exact dierentials and conservative
Prereq: None elds; Green's theorem and applications, triple integrals, line and
U (Fall, Spring) surface integrals in space, Divergence theorem, Stokes' theorem;
5-0-7 units. CALC I applications.
Credit cannot also be received for 18.01A, CC.1801, ES.1801, ES.181A Fall: S Dyatlov. Spring: D Jerison
Dierentiation and integration of functions of one variable,
with applications. Informal treatment of limits and continuity. 18.02A Calculus
Dierentiation: denition, rules, application to graphing, rates, Prereq: Calculus I (GIR)
approximations, and extremum problems. Indenite integration; U (Fall, IAP, Spring; second half of term)
separable rst-order dierential equations. Denite integral; 5-0-7 units. CALC II
fundamental theorem of calculus. Applications of integration Credit cannot also be received for 18.02, 18.022, CC.1802, ES.1802,
to geometry and science. Elementary functions. Techniques of ES.182A
integration. Polar coordinates. L'Hopital's rule. Improper integrals. First half is taught during the last six weeks of the Fall term; covers
Innite series: geometric, p-harmonic, simple comparison tests, material in the rst half of 18.02 (through double integrals). Second
power series for some elementary functions. half of 18.02A can be taken either during IAP (daily lectures) or
Fall: L. Guth. Spring: Information: W. Minicozzi during the second half of the Spring term; it covers the remaining
material in 18.02.
18.01A Calculus Fall, IAP: J. W. M. Bush. Spring: D. Jerison
Prereq: Knowledge of dierentiation and elementary integration
U (Fall; rst half of term) 18.022 Calculus
5-0-7 units. CALC I Prereq: Calculus I (GIR)
Credit cannot also be received for 18.01, CC.1801, ES.1801, ES.181A U (Fall)
Six-week review of one-variable calculus, emphasizing material 5-0-7 units. CALC II
not on the high-school AB syllabus: integration techniques and Credit cannot also be received for 18.02, 18.02A, CC.1802, ES.1802,
applications, improper integrals, innite series, applications to ES.182A
other topics, such as probability and statistics, as time permits. Calculus of several variables. Topics as in 18.02 but with more
Prerequisites: one year of high-school calculus or the equivalent, focus on mathematical concepts. Vector algebra, dot product,
with a score of 5 on the AB Calculus test (or the AB portion of the BC matrices, determinant. Functions of several variables, continuity,
test, or an equivalent score on a standard international exam), or dierentiability, derivative. Parametrized curves, arc length,
equivalent college transfer credit, or a passing grade on the rst half curvature, torsion. Vector elds, gradient, curl, divergence. Multiple
of the 18.01 advanced standing exam. integrals, change of variables, line integrals, surface integrals.
A. Moitra Stokes' theorem in one, two, and three dimensions.
W. Minicozzi

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18.03 Dierential Equations 18.05 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Prereq: None. Coreq: Calculus II (GIR) Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
U (Fall, Spring) U (Spring)
5-0-7 units. REST 4-0-8 units. REST
Credit cannot also be received for CC.1803, ES.1803
Elementary introduction with applications. Basic probability
Study of dierential equations, including modeling physical models. Combinatorics. Random variables. Discrete and continuous
systems. Solution of rst-order ODEs by analytical, graphical, probability distributions. Statistical estimation and testing.
and numerical methods. Linear ODEs with constant coecients. Condence intervals. Introduction to linear regression.
Complex numbers and exponentials. Inhomogeneous equations: J. French
polynomial, sinusoidal, and exponential inputs. Oscillations,
damping, resonance. Fourier series. Matrices, eigenvalues, 18.06 Linear Algebra
eigenvectors, diagonalization. First order linear systems: normal Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
modes, matrix exponentials, variation of parameters. Heat equation, U (Fall, Spring)
wave equation. Nonlinear autonomous systems: critical point 4-0-8 units. REST
analysis, phase plane diagrams. Credit cannot also be received for 6.C06[J], 18.700, 18.C06[J]
Fall: J. Dunkel. Spring: L. Demanet
Basic subject on matrix theory and linear algebra, emphasizing
18.031 System Functions and the Laplace Transform topics useful in other disciplines, including systems of equations,
Prereq: None. Coreq: 18.03 vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues, singular value
U (IAP) decomposition, and positive denite matrices. Applications to
1-0-2 units least-squares approximations, stability of dierential equations,
networks, Fourier transforms, and Markov processes. Uses linear
Studies basic continuous control theory as well as representation algebra soware. Compared with 18.700, more emphasis on matrix
of functions in the complex frequency domain. Covers generalized algorithms and many applications.
functions, unit impulse response, and convolution; and Laplace Fall: TBD. Spring: A. Borodin
transform, system (or transfer) function, and the pole diagram.
Includes examples from mechanical and electrical engineering. 18.C06[J] Linear Algebra and Optimization
Information: H. R. Miller Same subject as 6.C06[J]
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
18.032 Dierential Equations U (Fall)
Prereq: None. Coreq: Calculus II (GIR) 5-0-7 units. REST
U (Spring) Credit cannot also be received for 18.06, 18.700
5-0-7 units. REST
Introductory course in linear algebra and optimization, assuming
Covers much of the same material as 18.03 with more emphasis on no prior exposure to linear algebra and starting from the basics,
theory. The point of view is rigorous and results are proven. Local including vectors, matrices, eigenvalues, singular values, and
existence and uniqueness of solutions. least squares. Covers the basics in optimization including convex
A. Lawrie optimization, linear/quadratic programming, gradient descent, and
regularization, building on insights from linear algebra. Explores a
18.04 Complex Variables with Applications variety of applications in science and engineering, where the tools
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) and (18.03 or 18.032) developed give powerful ways to understand complex systems and
U (Fall) also extract structure from data.
4-0-8 units A. Moitra, P. Parrilo
Credit cannot also be received for 18.075, 18.0751
18.062[J] Mathematics for Computer Science
Complex algebra and functions; analyticity; contour integration, Same subject as 6.1200[J]
Cauchy's theorem; singularities, Taylor and Laurent series; residues, Prereq: Calculus I (GIR)
evaluation of integrals; multivalued functions, potential theory in U (Fall, Spring)
two dimensions; Fourier analysis, Laplace transforms, and partial 5-0-7 units. REST
dierential equations.
H. Cheng See description under subject 6.1200[J].
Z. R. Abel, F. T. Leighton, A. Moitra

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18.065 Matrix Methods in Data Analysis, Signal Processing, and 18.0751 Methods for Scientists and Engineers
Machine Learning Subject meets with 18.075
Subject meets with 18.0651 Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) and 18.03
Prereq: 18.06 G (Spring)
U (Spring) 3-0-9 units
3-0-9 units Credit cannot also be received for 18.04

Reviews linear algebra with applications to life sciences, nance, Covers functions of a complex variable; calculus of residues.
engineering, and big data. Covers singular value decomposition, Includes ordinary dierential equations; Bessel and Legendre
weighted least squares, signal and image processing, principal functions; Sturm-Liouville theory; partial dierential equations; heat
component analysis, covariance and correlation matrices, directed equation; and wave equations. Students in Courses 6, 8, 12, 18, and
and undirected graphs, matrix factorizations, neural nets, machine 22 must register for undergraduate version, 18.075.
learning, and computations with large matrices. H. Cheng
Sta
18.085 Computational Science and Engineering I
18.0651 Matrix Methods in Data Analysis, Signal Processing, Subject meets with 18.0851
and Machine Learning Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) and (18.03 or 18.032)
Subject meets with 18.065 U (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prereq: 18.06 3-0-9 units
G (Spring)
3-0-9 units Review of linear algebra, applications to networks, structures, and
estimation, nite dierence and nite element solution of dierential
Reviews linear algebra with applications to life sciences, nance, equations, Laplace's equation and potential flow, boundary-value
engineering, and big data. Covers singular value decomposition, problems, Fourier series, discrete Fourier transform, convolution.
weighted least squares, signal and image processing, principal Frequent use of MATLAB in a wide range of scientic and engineering
component analysis, covariance and correlation matrices, directed applications.
and undirected graphs, matrix factorizations, neural nets, machine Fall: D. Kouskoulas. Spring: Sta
learning, and computations with large matrices. Students in Course
18 must register for the undergraduate version, 18.065. 18.0851 Computational Science and Engineering I
Sta Subject meets with 18.085
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) and (18.03 or 18.032)
18.075 Methods for Scientists and Engineers G (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Subject meets with 18.0751 3-0-9 units
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) and 18.03
U (Spring) Review of linear algebra, applications to networks, structures,
3-0-9 units and estimation, nite dierence and nite element solution of
Credit cannot also be received for 18.04 dierential equations, Laplace's equation and potential flow,
boundary-value problems, Fourier series, discrete Fourier transform,
Covers functions of a complex variable; calculus of residues. convolution. Frequent use of MATLAB in a wide range of scientic and
Includes ordinary dierential equations; Bessel and Legendre engineering applications. Students in Course 18 must register for the
functions; Sturm-Liouville theory; partial dierential equations; heat undergraduate version, 18.085.
equation; and wave equations. Fall: D. Kouskoulas. Spring: Sta
H. Cheng

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18.086 Computational Science and Engineering II 18.090 Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning

Subject meets with 18.0861 Prereq: None. Coreq: Calculus II (GIR)
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) and (18.03 or 18.032) U (Spring)
U (Spring) 3-0-9 units. REST
Not oered regularly; consult department
3-0-9 units Focuses on understanding and constructing mathematical
arguments. Discusses foundational topics (such as innite sets,
Initial value problems: nite dierence methods, accuracy and quantiers, and methods of proof) as well as selected concepts
stability, heat equation, wave equations, conservation laws and from algebra (permutations, vector spaces, elds) and analysis
shocks, level sets, Navier-Stokes. Solving large systems: elimination (sequences of real numbers). Particularly suitable for students
with reordering, iterative methods, preconditioning, multigrid, desiring additional experience with proofs before going on to more
Krylov subspaces, conjugate gradients. Optimization and minimum advanced mathematics subjects or subjects in related areas with
principles: weighted least squares, constraints, inverse problems, signicant mathematical content.
calculus of variations, saddle point problems, linear programming, S. Dyatlov, B. Poonen, P. Seidel
duality, adjoint methods.
Information: W. G. Strang 18.094[J] Teaching College-Level Science and Engineering
Same subject as 1.95[J], 5.95[J], 7.59[J], 8.395[J]
18.0861 Computational Science and Engineering II Subject meets with 2.978
Subject meets with 18.086 Prereq: None
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) and (18.03 or 18.032) G (Fall)
G (Spring) 2-0-2 units
Not oered regularly; consult department
3-0-9 units See description under subject 5.95[J].
J. Rankin
Initial value problems: nite dierence methods, accuracy and
stability, heat equation, wave equations, conservation laws and 18.095 Mathematics Lecture Series
shocks, level sets, Navier-Stokes. Solving large systems: elimination Prereq: Calculus I (GIR)
with reordering, iterative methods, preconditioning, multigrid, U (IAP)
Krylov subspaces, conjugate gradients. Optimization and minimum 2-0-4 units
principles: weighted least squares, constraints, inverse problems, Can be repeated for credit.
calculus of variations, saddle point problems, linear programming,
duality, adjoint methods. Students in Course 18 must register for the Ten lectures by mathematics faculty members on interesting
undergraduate version, 18.086. topics from both classical and modern mathematics. All lectures
Information: W. G. Strang accessible to students with calculus background and an interest in
mathematics. At each lecture, reading and exercises are assigned.
18.089 Review of Mathematics Students prepare these for discussion in a weekly problem session.
Prereq: Permission of instructor Information: W. Minicozzi
G (Summer)
5-0-7 units 18.098 Internship in Mathematics
Prereq: Permission of instructor
One-week review of one-variable calculus (18.01), followed by U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
concentrated study covering multivariable calculus (18.02), two Units arranged [P/D/F]
hours per day for ve weeks. Primarily for graduate students in Can be repeated for credit.
Course 2N. Degree credit allowed only in special circumstances.
Information: W. Minicozzi Provides academic credit for students pursuing internships to gain
practical experience in the applications of mathematical concepts
and methods.
Information: W. Minicozzi

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18.099 Independent Study 18.100A Real Analysis

Prereq: Permission of instructor Subject meets with 18.1001
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer) Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
Units arranged U (Fall, Spring)
Can be repeated for credit. 3-0-9 units
Credit cannot also be received for 18.1001, 18.1002, 18.100B,
Studies (during IAP) or special individual reading (during regular 18.100P, 18.100Q
terms). Arranged in consultation with individual faculty members
and subject to departmental approval. May not be used to satisfy Covers fundamentals of mathematical analysis: convergence of
Mathematics major requirements. sequences and series, continuity, dierentiability, Riemann integral,
Information: W. Minicozzi sequences and series of functions, uniformity, interchange of limit
operations. Shows the utility of abstract concepts and teaches
understanding and construction of proofs. Proofs and denitions are
Analysis
less abstract than in 18.100B. Gives applications where possible.
18.1001 Real Analysis Concerned primarily with the real line.
Subject meets with 18.100A Fall: Q. Deng. Spring: J. Zhu
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
G (Fall, Spring) 18.100B Real Analysis
3-0-9 units Subject meets with 18.1002
Credit cannot also be received for 18.1002, 18.100A, 18.100B, Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
18.100P, 18.100Q U (Fall, Spring)
3-0-9 units
Covers fundamentals of mathematical analysis: convergence of Credit cannot also be received for 18.1001, 18.1002, 18.100A,
sequences and series, continuity, dierentiability, Riemann integral, 18.100P, 18.100Q
sequences and series of functions, uniformity, interchange of limit
operations. Shows the utility of abstract concepts and teaches Covers fundamentals of mathematical analysis: convergence of
understanding and construction of proofs. Proofs and denitions are sequences and series, continuity, dierentiability, Riemann integral,
less abstract than in 18.100B. Gives applications where possible. sequences and series of functions, uniformity, interchange of limit
Concerned primarily with the real line. Students in Course 18 must operations. Shows the utility of abstract concepts and teaches
register for undergraduate version 18.100A. understanding and construction of proofs. More demanding than
Fall: Q. Deng. Spring: J. Zhu 18.100A, for students with more mathematical maturity. Places more
emphasis on point-set topology and n-space.
18.1002 Real Analysis Fall: R. Melrose. Spring: G. Franz
Subject meets with 18.100B
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) 18.100P Real Analysis
G (Fall, Spring) Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
3-0-9 units U (Spring)
Credit cannot also be received for 18.1001, 18.100A, 18.100B, 4-0-11 units
18.100P, 18.100Q Credit cannot also be received for 18.1001, 18.1002, 18.100A,
18.100B, 18.100Q
Covers fundamentals of mathematical analysis: convergence of
sequences and series, continuity, dierentiability, Riemann integral, Covers fundamentals of mathematical analysis: convergence of
sequences and series of functions, uniformity, interchange of limit sequences and series, continuity, dierentiability, Riemann integral,
operations. Shows the utility of abstract concepts and teaches sequences and series of functions, uniformity, interchange of limit
understanding and construction of proofs. More demanding than operations. Shows the utility of abstract concepts and teaches
18.100A, for students with more mathematical maturity. Places more understanding and construction of proofs. Proofs and denitions are
emphasis on point-set topology and n-space. Students in Course 18 less abstract than in 18.100B. Gives applications where possible.
must register for undergraduate version 18.100B. Concerned primarily with the real line. Includes instruction and
Fall: R. Melrose. Spring: G. Franz practice in written communication. Enrollment limited.
K. Na

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18.100Q Real Analysis 18.102 Introduction to Functional Analysis

Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) Subject meets with 18.1021
U (Fall) Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or
4-0-11 units 18.100Q)
Credit cannot also be received for 18.1001, 18.1002, 18.100A, U (Spring)
18.100B, 18.100P 3-0-9 units

Covers fundamentals of mathematical analysis: convergence of Normed spaces, completeness, functionals, Hahn-Banach theorem,
sequences and series, continuity, dierentiability, Riemann integral, duality, operators. Lebesgue measure, measurable functions,
sequences and series of functions, uniformity, interchange of limit integrability, completeness of L-p spaces. Hilbert space. Compact,
operations. Shows the utility of abstract concepts and teaches Hilbert-Schmidt and trace class operators. Spectral theorem.
understanding and construction of proofs. More demanding than M. Jezequel
18.100A, for students with more mathematical maturity. Places more
emphasis on point-set topology and n-space. Includes instruction 18.1021 Introduction to Functional Analysis
and practice in written communication. Enrollment limited. Subject meets with 18.102
C. Oh Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or
18.100Q)
18.101 Analysis and Manifolds G (Spring)
Subject meets with 18.1011 3-0-9 units
Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or
18.100Q) Normed spaces, completeness, functionals, Hahn-Banach theorem,
U (Fall) duality, operators. Lebesgue measure, measurable functions,
3-0-9 units integrability, completeness of L-p spaces. Hilbert space. Compact,
Hilbert-Schmidt and trace class operators. Spectral theorem.
Introduction to the theory of manifolds: vector elds and densities Students in Course 18 must register for the undergraduate version,
on manifolds, integral calculus in the manifold setting and the 18.102.
manifold version of the divergence theorem. 18.901 helpful but not M. Jezequel
required.
M. Jezequel 18.103 Fourier Analysis: Theory and Applications
Subject meets with 18.1031
18.1011 Analysis and Manifolds Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or
Subject meets with 18.101 18.100Q)
Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
18.100Q) Acad Year 2025-2026: U (Spring)
G (Fall) 3-0-9 units
3-0-9 units
Roughly half the subject devoted to the theory of the Lebesgue
Introduction to the theory of manifolds: vector elds and densities integral with applications to probability, and half to Fourier series
on manifolds, integral calculus in the manifold setting and the and Fourier integrals.
manifold version of the divergence theorem. 18.9011 helpful but not J. Shi
required. Students in Course 18 must register for the undergraduate
version, 18.101. 18.1031 Fourier Analysis: Theory and Applications
M. Jezequel Subject meets with 18.103
Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or
18.100Q)
G (Fall)
3-0-9 units

Roughly half the subject devoted to the theory of the Lebesgue

integral with applications to probability, and half to Fourier series
and Fourier integrals. Students in Course 18 must register for the
undergraduate version, 18.103.
J. Shi

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18.104 Seminar in Analysis 18.116 Riemann Surfaces

Prereq: 18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or 18.100Q Prereq: 18.112
U (Fall, Spring) Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
3-0-9 units Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Fall)
3-0-9 units
Students present and discuss material from books or journals. Topics
vary from year to year. Instruction and practice in written and oral Riemann surfaces, uniformization, Riemann-Roch Theorem. Theory of
communication provided. Enrollment limited. elliptic functions and modular forms. Some applications, such as to
Fall: T. Ozuch-Meersseman. Spring: G. Stalani number theory.
P. I. Etingof
18.112 Functions of a Complex Variable
Subject meets with 18.1121 18.117 Topics in Several Complex Variables
Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or Prereq: 18.112 and 18.965
18.100Q) Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
U (Fall) Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
3-0-9 units 3-0-9 units
Can be repeated for credit.
Studies the basic properties of analytic functions of one complex
variable. Conformal mappings and the Poincare model of non- Harmonic theory on complex manifolds, Hodge decomposition
Euclidean geometry. Cauchy-Goursat theorem and Cauchy integral theorem, Hard Lefschetz theorem. Vanishing theorems. Theory of
formula. Taylor and Laurent decompositions. Singularities, Stein manifolds. As time permits students also study holomorphic
residues and computation of integrals. Harmonic functions and vector bundles on Kahler manifolds.
Dirichlet's problem for the Laplace equation. The partial fractions B. Poonen
decomposition. Innite series and innite product expansions. The
Gamma function. The Riemann mapping theorem. Elliptic functions. 18.118 Topics in Analysis
A. Lawrie Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
18.1121 Functions of a Complex Variable Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
Subject meets with 18.112 3-0-9 units
Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or Can be repeated for credit.
18.100Q)
G (Fall) Topics vary from year to year.
3-0-9 units S. Dyatlov

Studies the basic properties of analytic functions of one complex 18.125 Measure Theory and Analysis
variable. Conformal mappings and the Poincare model of non- Prereq: 18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or 18.100Q
Euclidean geometry. Cauchy-Goursat theorem and Cauchy integral Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
formula. Taylor and Laurent decompositions. Singularities, Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
residues and computation of integrals. Harmonic functions and 3-0-9 units
Dirichlet's problem for the Laplace equation. The partial fractions
decomposition. Innite series and innite product expansions. The Provides a rigorous introduction to Lebesgue's theory of measure
Gamma function. The Riemann mapping theorem. Elliptic functions. and integration. Covers material that is essential in analysis,
Students in Course 18 must register for the undergraduate version, probability theory, and dierential geometry.
18.112. M. Jezequel
A. Lawrie
18.137 Topics in Geometric Partial Dierential Equations
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Fall)
Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered
3-0-9 units
Can be repeated for credit.

Topics vary from year to year.

T. Colding

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18.152 Introduction to Partial Dierential Equations 18.157 Introduction to Microlocal Analysis

Subject meets with 18.1521 Prereq: 18.155
Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
18.100Q) Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
U (Fall) 3-0-9 units
3-0-9 units
The semi-classical theory of partial dierential equations. Discussion
Introduces three main types of partial dierential equations: of Pseudodierential operators, Fourier integral operators,
diusion, elliptic, and hyperbolic. Includes mathematical tools, asymptotic solutions of partial dierential equations, and the
real-world examples and applications, such as the Black-Scholes spectral theory of Schroedinger operators from the semi-classical
equation, the European options problem, water waves, scalar perspective. Heavy emphasis placed on the symplectic geometric
conservation laws, rst order equations and trac problems. underpinnings of this subject.
T. Collins R. B. Melrose

18.1521 Introduction to Partial Dierential Equations 18.158 Topics in Dierential Equations

Subject meets with 18.152 Prereq: 18.157
Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Spring)
18.100Q) Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered
G (Spring) 3-0-9 units
3-0-9 units Can be repeated for credit.

Introduces three main types of partial dierential equations: Topics vary from year to year.
diusion, elliptic, and hyperbolic. Includes mathematical tools, L. Guth
real-world examples and applications, such as the Black-Scholes
equation, the European options problem, water waves, scalar 18.199 Graduate Analysis Seminar
conservation laws, rst order equations and trac problems. Prereq: Permission of instructor
Students in Course 18 must register for the undergraduate version, Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
18.152. Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
T. Collins 3-0-9 units
Can be repeated for credit.
18.155 Dierential Analysis I
Prereq: 18.102 or 18.103 Studies original papers in dierential analysis and dierential
G (Fall) equations. Intended for rst- and second-year graduate students.
3-0-9 units Permission must be secured in advance.
V. W. Guillemin
First part of a two-subject sequence. Review of Lebesgue integration.
Lp spaces. Distributions. Fourier transform. Sobolev spaces.
Discrete Applied Mathematics
Spectral theorem, discrete and continuous spectrum. Homogeneous
distributions. Fundamental solutions for elliptic, hyperbolic and 18.200 Principles of Discrete Applied Mathematics
parabolic dierential operators. Recommended prerequisite: 18.112. Prereq: None. Coreq: 18.06
S. Dyatlov U (Spring)
4-0-11 units
18.156 Dierential Analysis II Credit cannot also be received for 18.200A
Prereq: 18.155
G (Spring) Study of illustrative topics in discrete applied mathematics,
3-0-9 units including probability theory, information theory, coding theory,
secret codes, generating functions, and linear programming.
Second part of a two-subject sequence. Covers variable coecient Instruction and practice in written communication provided.
elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic partial dierential equations. Enrollment limited.
D. Jerison P. W. Shor, A. Moitra

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18.200A Principles of Discrete Applied Mathematics 18.218 Topics in Combinatorics

Prereq: None. Coreq: 18.06 Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
Acad Year 2025-2026: U (Fall) Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
3-0-9 units 3-0-9 units
Credit cannot also be received for 18.200 Can be repeated for credit.

Study of illustrative topics in discrete applied mathematics, Topics vary from year to year.
including probability theory, information theory, coding theory, L. Sauermann
secret codes, generating functions, and linear programming.
Sta 18.219 Seminar in Combinatorics
Prereq: Permission of instructor
18.204 Undergraduate Seminar in Discrete Mathematics G (Fall)
Prereq: ((6.1200[J] or 18.200) and (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701)) or Not oered regularly; consult department
permission of instructor 3-0-9 units
U (Fall, Spring) Can be repeated for credit.
3-0-9 units
Content varies from year to year. Readings from current research
Seminar in combinatorics, graph theory, and discrete mathematics papers in combinatorics. Topics to be chosen and presented by the
in general. Participants read and present papers from recent class.
mathematics literature. Instruction and practice in written and oral Information: Y. Zhao
communication provided. Enrollment limited.
J. He, D. Mikulincer, M. Sherman-Bennett, A. Weigandt 18.225 Graph Theory and Additive Combinatorics
Prereq: ((18.701 or 18.703) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or
18.211 Combinatorial Analysis 18.100Q)) or permission of instructor
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) and (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
U (Fall) Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Fall)
3-0-9 units 3-0-9 units

Combinatorial problems and methods for their solution. Introduction to extremal graph theory and additive combinatorics.
Enumeration, generating functions, recurrence relations, Highlights common themes, such as the dichotomy between
construction of bijections. Introduction to graph theory. Prior structure versus pseudorandomness. Topics include Turan-
experience with abstraction and proofs is helpful. type problems, Szemeredi's regularity lemma and applications,
A. Weigandt pseudorandom graphs, spectral graph theory, graph limits,
arithmetic progressions (Roth, Szemeredi, Green-Tao), discrete
18.212 Algebraic Combinatorics Fourier analysis, Freiman's theorem on sumsets and structure.
Prereq: 18.701 or 18.703 Discusses current research topics and open problems.
U (Spring) Y. Zhao
3-0-9 units

Applications of algebra to combinatorics. Topics include walks

in graphs, the Radon transform, groups acting on posets, Young
tableaux, electrical networks.
A. Postnikov

18.217 Combinatorial Theory

Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Fall)
3-0-9 units
Can be repeated for credit.

Content varies from year to year.

A. Postnikov

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18.226 Probabilistic Methods in Combinatorics 18.303 Linear Partial Dierential Equations: Analysis and
Prereq: (18.211, 18.600, and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or 18.100Q)) Numerics
or permission of instructor Prereq: 18.06 or 18.700
Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Fall) Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered Acad Year 2025-2026: U (Fall)
3-0-9 units 3-0-9 units

Introduction to the probabilistic method, a fundamental and Provides students with the basic analytical and computational
powerful technique in combinatorics and theoretical computer tools of linear partial dierential equations (PDEs) for practical
science. Focuses on methodology as well as combinatorial applications in science and engineering, including heat/diusion,
applications. Suitable for students with strong interest and wave, and Poisson equations. Analytics emphasize the viewpoint of
background in mathematical problem solving. Topics include linear algebra and the analogy with nite matrix problems. Studies
linearity of expectations, alteration, second moment, Lovasz local operator adjoints and eigenproblems, series solutions, Green's
lemma, correlation inequalities, Janson inequalities, concentration functions, and separation of variables. Numerics focus on nite-
inequalities, entropy method. dierence and nite-element techniques to reduce PDEs to matrix
Y. Zhao problems, including stability and convergence analysis and implicit/
explicit timestepping. Some programming required for homework
and nal project.
Continuous Applied Mathematics
V. Heinonen
18.300 Principles of Continuum Applied Mathematics
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) and (18.03 or 18.032) 18.305 Advanced Analytic Methods in Science and Engineering
U (Spring) Prereq: 18.04, 18.075, or 18.112
3-0-9 units Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Fall)
Covers fundamental concepts in continuous applied mathematics. 3-0-9 units
Applications from trac flow, fluids, elasticity, granular flows, etc.
Also covers continuum limit; conservation laws, quasi-equilibrium; Covers expansion around singular points: the WKB method on
kinematic waves; characteristics, simple waves, shocks; diusion ordinary and partial dierential equations; the method of stationary
(linear and nonlinear); numerical solution of wave equations; phase and the saddle point method; the two-scale method and the
nite dierences, consistency, stability; discrete and fast Fourier method of renormalized perturbation; singular perturbation and
transforms; spectral methods; transforms and series (Fourier, boundary-layer techniques; WKB method on partial dierential
Laplace). Additional topics may include sonic booms, Mach cone, equations.
caustics, lattices, dispersion and group velocity. Uses MATLAB H. Cheng
computing environment.
B. Geshkovski 18.306 Advanced Partial Dierential Equations with Applications
Prereq: (18.03 or 18.032) and (18.04, 18.075, or 18.112)
Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Spring)
Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered
3-0-9 units

Concepts and techniques for partial dierential equations, especially

nonlinear. Diusion, dispersion and other phenomena. Initial and
boundary value problems. Normal mode analysis, Green's functions,
and transforms. Conservation laws, kinematic waves, hyperbolic
equations, characteristics shocks, simple waves. Geometrical
optics, caustics. Free-boundary problems. Dimensional analysis.
Singular perturbation, boundary layers, homogenization. Variational
methods. Solitons. Applications from fluid dynamics, materials
science, optics, trac flow, etc.
R. R. Rosales

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18.327 Topics in Applied Mathematics 18.336[J] Fast Methods for Partial Dierential and Integral
Prereq: Permission of instructor Equations
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered Same subject as 6.7340[J]
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Fall) Prereq: 6.7300[J], 16.920[J], 18.085, 18.335[J], or permission of
3-0-9 units instructor
Can be repeated for credit. Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Fall, Spring)
Topics vary from year to year. 3-0-9 units
L. Demanet
Unied introduction to the theory and practice of modern, near
18.330 Introduction to Numerical Analysis linear-time, numerical methods for large-scale partial-dierential
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) and (18.03 or 18.032) and integral equations. Topics include preconditioned iterative
U (Spring) methods; generalized Fast Fourier Transform and other butterfly-
3-0-9 units based methods; multiresolution approaches, such as multigrid
algorithms and hierarchical low-rank matrix decompositions;
Basic techniques for the ecient numerical solution of problems in and low and high frequency Fast Multipole Methods. Example
science and engineering. Root nding, interpolation, approximation applications include aircra design, cardiovascular system
of functions, integration, dierential equations, direct and iterative modeling, electronic structure computation, and tomographic
methods in linear algebra. Knowledge of programming in a language imaging.
such as MATLAB, Python, or Julia is helpful. K. Burns
L. Demanet
18.337[J] Parallel Computing and Scientic Machine Learning
18.335[J] Introduction to Numerical Methods Same subject as 6.7320[J]
Same subject as 6.7310[J] Prereq: 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701
Prereq: 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701 Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Spring) Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered 3-0-9 units
3-0-9 units
Introduction to scientic machine learning with an emphasis on
Advanced introduction to numerical analysis: accuracy and eciency developing scalable dierentiable programs. Covers scientic
of numerical algorithms. In-depth coverage of sparse-matrix/iterative computing topics (numerical dierential equations, dense and
and dense-matrix algorithms in numerical linear algebra (for linear sparse linear algebra, Fourier transformations, parallelization
systems and eigenproblems). Floating-point arithmetic, backwards of large-scale scientic simulation) simultaneously with modern
error analysis, conditioning, and stability. Other computational data science (machine learning, deep neural networks, automatic
topics (e.g., numerical integration or nonlinear optimization) may dierentiation), focusing on the emerging techniques at the
also be surveyed. Final project involves some programming. connection between these areas, such as neural dierential
A. J. Horning equations and physics-informed deep learning. Provides direct
experience with the modern realities of optimizing code performance
for supercomputers, GPUs, and multicores in a high-level language.
A. Edelman

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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

18.338 Eigenvalues of Random Matrices 18.3541 Nonlinear Dynamics: Continuum Systems

Prereq: 18.701 or permission of instructor Subject meets with 1.062[J], 12.207[J], 18.354[J]
G (Fall) Prereq: Physics II (GIR) and (18.03 or 18.032)
3-0-9 units G (Spring)
3-0-9 units
Covers the modern main results of random matrix theory as it
is currently applied in engineering and science. Topics include General mathematical principles of continuum systems. From
matrix calculus for nite and innite matrices (e.g., Wigner's semi- microscopic to macroscopic descriptions in the form of linear
circle and Marcenko-Pastur laws), free probability, random graphs, or nonlinear (partial) dierential equations. Exact solutions,
combinatorial methods, matrix statistics, stochastic operators, dimensional analysis, calculus of variations and singular
passage to the continuum limit, moment methods, and compressed perturbation methods. Stability, waves and pattern formation in
sensing. Knowledge of Julia helpful, but not required. continuum systems. Subject matter illustrated using natural fluid
A. Edelman and solid systems found, for example, in geophysics and biology.
Students in Courses 1, 12, and 18 must register for undergraduate
18.352[J] Nonlinear Dynamics: The Natural Environment version, 18.354[J].
Same subject as 12.009[J] B. Primkulov
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) and Physics I (GIR); Coreq: 18.03
U (Fall) 18.355 Fluid Mechanics
Not oered regularly; consult department Prereq: 2.25, 12.800, or 18.354[J]
3-0-9 units Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Spring)
Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered
See description under subject 12.009[J]. 3-0-9 units
D. H. Rothman
Topics include the development of Navier-Stokes equations, inviscid
18.353[J] Nonlinear Dynamics: Chaos flows, boundary layers, lubrication theory, Stokes flows, and surface
Same subject as 2.050[J], 12.006[J] tension. Fundamental concepts illustrated through problems drawn
Prereq: Physics II (GIR) and (18.03 or 18.032) from a variety of areas, including geophysics, biology, and the
U (Fall) dynamics of sport. Particular emphasis on the interplay between
3-0-9 units dimensional analysis, scaling arguments, and theory. Includes
classroom and laboratory demonstrations.
See description under subject 12.006[J]. J. W. Bush
D. Rothman
18.357 Interfacial Phenomena
18.354[J] Nonlinear Dynamics: Continuum Systems Prereq: 2.25, 12.800, 18.354[J], 18.355, or permission of instructor
Same subject as 1.062[J], 12.207[J] Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Spring)
Subject meets with 18.3541 Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered
Prereq: Physics II (GIR) and (18.03 or 18.032) 3-0-9 units
U (Spring)
3-0-9 units Fluid systems dominated by the influence of interfacial tension.
Elucidates the roles of curvature pressure and Marangoni stress in
General mathematical principles of continuum systems. From a variety of hydrodynamic settings. Particular attention to drops
microscopic to macroscopic descriptions in the form of linear and bubbles, soap lms and minimal surfaces, wetting phenomena,
or nonlinear (partial) dierential equations. Exact solutions, water-repellency, surfactants, Marangoni flows, capillary origami
dimensional analysis, calculus of variations and singular and contact line dynamics. Theoretical developments are
perturbation methods. Stability, waves and pattern formation in accompanied by classroom demonstrations. Highlights the role of
continuum systems. Subject matter illustrated using natural fluid surface tension in biology.
and solid systems found, for example, in geophysics and biology. J. W. Bush
B. Primkulov

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18.358[J] Nonlinear Dynamics and Turbulence 18.376[J] Wave Propagation

Same subject as 1.686[J], 2.033[J] Same subject as 1.138[J], 2.062[J]
Subject meets with 1.068 Prereq: 2.003[J] and 18.075
Prereq: 1.060A G (Spring)
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered Not oered regularly; consult department
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring) 3-0-9 units
3-2-7 units
See description under subject 2.062[J].
See description under subject 1.686[J]. T. R. Akylas, R. R. Rosales
L. Bourouiba
18.377[J] Nonlinear Dynamics and Waves
18.367 Waves and Imaging Same subject as 1.685[J], 2.034[J]
Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Fall) Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
3-0-9 units 3-0-9 units

The mathematics of inverse problems involving waves, with A unied treatment of nonlinear oscillations and wave phenomena
examples taken from reflection seismology, synthetic aperture with applications to mechanical, optical, geophysical, fluid,
radar, and computerized tomography. Suitable for graduate students electrical and flow-structure interaction problems. Nonlinear free and
from all departments who have anities with applied mathematics. forced vibrations; nonlinear resonances; self-excited oscillations;
Topics include acoustic, elastic, electromagnetic wave equations; lock-in phenomena. Nonlinear dispersive and nondispersive waves;
geometrical optics; scattering series and inversion; migration and resonant wave interactions; propagation of wave pulses and
backprojection; adjoint-state methods; Radon and curvilinear nonlinear Schrodinger equation. Nonlinear long waves and breaking;
Radon transforms; microlocal analysis of imaging; optimization, theory of characteristics; the Korteweg-de Vries equation; solitons
regularization, and sparse regression. and solitary wave interactions. Stability of shear flows. Some topics
L. Demanet and applications may vary from year to year.
R. R. Rosales
18.369[J] Mathematical Methods in Nanophotonics
Same subject as 8.315[J] 18.384 Undergraduate Seminar in Physical Mathematics
Prereq: 8.07, 18.303, or permission of instructor Prereq: 12.006[J], 18.300, 18.354[J], or permission of instructor
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered U (Fall)
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring) 3-0-9 units
3-0-9 units
Covers the mathematical modeling of physical systems, with
High-level approaches to understanding complex optical media, emphasis on the reading and presentation of papers. Addresses
structured on the scale of the wavelength, that are not generally a broad range of topics, with particular focus on macroscopic
analytically soluable. The basis for understanding optical physics and continuum systems: fluid dynamics, solid mechanics,
phenomena such as photonic crystals and band gaps, anomalous and biophysics. Instruction and practice in written and oral
diraction, mechanisms for optical connement, optical bers (new communication provided. Enrollment limited.
and old), nonlinearities, and integrated optical devices. Methods O. Kodio
covered include linear algebra and eigensystems for Maxwell's
equations, symmetry groups and representation theory, Bloch's
theorem, numerical eigensolver methods, time and frequency-
domain computation, perturbation theory, and coupled-mode
theories.
S. G. Johnson

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18.385[J] Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos 18.404 Theory of Computation

Same subject as 2.036[J] Subject meets with 6.5400[J], 18.4041[J]
Prereq: 18.03 or 18.032 Prereq: 6.1200[J] or 18.200
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered U (Fall)
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring) 4-0-8 units
3-0-9 units
A more extensive and theoretical treatment of the material in
Introduction to the theory of nonlinear dynamical systems with 6.1400[J]/18.400[J], emphasizing computability and computational
applications from science and engineering. Local and global complexity theory. Regular and context-free languages. Decidable
existence of solutions, dependence on initial data and parameters. and undecidable problems, reducibility, recursive function theory.
Elementary bifurcations, normal forms. Phase plane, limit cycles, Time and space measures on computation, completeness, hierarchy
relaxation oscillations, Poincare-Bendixson theory. Floquet theorems, inherently complex problems, oracles, probabilistic
theory. Poincare maps. Averaging. Near-equilibrium dynamics. computation, and interactive proof systems.
Synchronization. Introduction to chaos. Universality. Strange M. Sipser
attractors. Lorenz and Rossler systems. Hamiltonian dynamics and
KAM theory. Uses MATLAB computing environment. 18.4041[J] Theory of Computation
R. R. Rosales Same subject as 6.5400[J]
Subject meets with 18.404
18.397 Mathematical Methods in Physics Prereq: 6.1200[J] or 18.200
Prereq: 18.745 or some familiarity with Lie theory G (Fall)
G (Fall) 4-0-8 units
Not oered regularly; consult department
3-0-9 units A more extensive and theoretical treatment of the material in
Can be repeated for credit. 6.1400[J]/18.400[J], emphasizing computability and computational
complexity theory. Regular and context-free languages. Decidable
Content varies from year to year. Recent developments in quantum and undecidable problems, reducibility, recursive function theory.
eld theory require mathematical techniques not usually covered in Time and space measures on computation, completeness, hierarchy
standard graduate subjects. theorems, inherently complex problems, oracles, probabilistic
V. G. Kac computation, and interactive proof systems. Students in Course 18
must register for the undergraduate version, 18.404.
M. Sipser
Theoretical Computer Science

18.400[J] Computability and Complexity Theory 18.405[J] Advanced Complexity Theory

Same subject as 6.1400[J] Same subject as 6.5410[J]
Prereq: (6.1200[J] and 6.1210) or permission of instructor Prereq: 18.404
U (Spring) G (Spring)
4-0-8 units 3-0-9 units

See description under subject 6.1400[J]. Current research topics in computational complexity theory.
R. Williams, R. Rubinfeld Nondeterministic, alternating, probabilistic, and parallel
computation models. Boolean circuits. Complexity classes and
complete sets. The polynomial-time hierarchy. Interactive proof
systems. Relativization. Denitions of randomness. Pseudo-
randomness and derandomizations. Interactive proof systems and
probabilistically checkable proofs.
R. Williams

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18.408 Topics in Theoretical Computer Science 18.416[J] Randomized Algorithms

Prereq: Permission of instructor Same subject as 6.5220[J]
Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Fall) Prereq: (6.1200[J] or 6.3700) and (6.1220[J] or 6.5210[J])
Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Spring)
3-0-9 units Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered
Can be repeated for credit. 5-0-7 units

Study of areas of current interest in theoretical computer science. See description under subject 6.5220[J].
Topics vary from term to term. D. R. Karger
Fall: D. Minzer. Spring: A. Moitra
18.417 Introduction to Computational Molecular Biology
18.410[J] Design and Analysis of Algorithms Subject meets with 18.413
Same subject as 6.1220[J] Prereq: 6.1210 or permission of instructor
Prereq: 6.1200[J] and 6.1210 G (Spring)
U (Fall, Spring) 3-0-9 units
4-0-8 units
Introduction to computational molecular biology with a focus
See description under subject 6.1220[J]. on the basic computational algorithms used to solve problems
E. Demaine, M. Goemans, S. Raghuraman in practice. Covers classical techniques in the eld for solving
problems such as genome sequencing, assembly, and search;
18.413 Introduction to Computational Molecular Biology detecting genome rearrangements; constructing evolutionary trees;
Subject meets with 18.417 analyzing mass spectrometry data; connecting gene expression
Prereq: 6.1210 or permission of instructor to cellular function; and machine learning for drug discovery.
U (Spring) Prior knowledge of biology is not required. Particular emphasis on
Not oered regularly; consult department problem solving, collaborative learning, theoretical analysis, and
3-0-9 units practical implementation of algorithms. Students taking graduate
version complete additional and more complex assignments.
Introduction to computational molecular biology with a focus B. Berger
on the basic computational algorithms used to solve problems
in practice. Covers classical techniques in the eld for solving 18.418[J] Topics in Computational Molecular Biology
problems such as genome sequencing, assembly, and search; Same subject as HST.504[J]
detecting genome rearrangements; constructing evolutionary trees; Prereq: 6.8701, 18.417, or permission of instructor
analyzing mass spectrometry data; connecting gene expression G (Fall)
to cellular function; and machine learning for drug discovery. 3-0-9 units
Prior knowledge of biology is not required. Particular emphasis on Can be repeated for credit.
problem solving, collaborative learning, theoretical analysis, and
practical implementation of algorithms. Students taking graduate Covers current research topics in computational molecular biology.
version complete additional and more complex assignments. Recent research papers presented from leading conferences such as
B. Berger the International Conference on Computational Molecular Biology
(RECOMB) and the Conference on Intelligent Systems for Molecular
18.415[J] Advanced Algorithms Biology (ISMB). Topics include original research (both theoretical
Same subject as 6.5210[J] and experimental) in comparative genomics, sequence and structure
Prereq: 6.1220[J] and (6.1200[J], 6.3700, or 18.600) analysis, molecular evolution, proteomics, gene expression,
G (Fall) transcriptional regulation, biological networks, drug discovery,
5-0-7 units and privacy. Recent research by course participants also covered.
Participants will be expected to present individual projects to the
See description under subject 6.5210[J]. class.
A. Moitra, D. R. Karger B. Berger

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18.424 Seminar in Information Theory 18.437[J] Distributed Algorithms

Prereq: (6.3700, 18.05, or 18.600) and (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) Same subject as 6.5250[J]
U (Fall) Prereq: 6.1220[J]
3-0-9 units Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Spring)
Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered
Considers various topics in information theory, including data 3-0-9 units
compression, Shannon's Theorems, and error-correcting codes.
Students present and discuss the subject matter. Instruction and See description under subject 6.5250[J].
practice in written and oral communication provided. Enrollment M. Ghaari, N. A. Lynch
limited.
J. Kelner 18.453 Combinatorial Optimization
Subject meets with 18.4531
18.425[J] Foundations of Cryptography Prereq: 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701
Same subject as 6.5620[J] Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
Prereq: 6.1220[J], 6.1400[J], or 18.4041[J] Acad Year 2025-2026: U (Spring)
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered 3-0-9 units
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Fall)
3-0-9 units Thorough treatment of linear programming and combinatorial
optimization. Topics include matching theory, network flow, matroid
See description under subject 6.5620[J]. optimization, and how to deal with NP-hard optimization problems.
S. Goldwasser, S. Micali, V. Vaikuntanathan Prior exposure to discrete mathematics (such as 18.200) helpful.
Information: M. X. Goemans
18.434 Seminar in Theoretical Computer Science
Prereq: 6.1220[J] 18.4531 Combinatorial Optimization
U (Fall) Subject meets with 18.453
3-0-9 units Prereq: 18.06, 18.700, or 18.701
Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Spring)
Topics vary from year to year. Students present and discuss Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered
the subject matter. Instruction and practice in written and oral 3-0-9 units
communication provided. Enrollment limited.
Fall: E. Mossel. Spring: D. Minzer Thorough treatment of linear programming and combinatorial
optimization. Topics include matching theory, network flow, matroid
18.435[J] Quantum Computation optimization, and how to deal with NP-hard optimization problems.
Same subject as 2.111[J], 6.6410[J], 8.370[J] Prior exposure to discrete mathematics (such as 18.200) helpful.
Prereq: 8.05, 18.06, 18.700, 18.701, or 18.C06[J] Students in Course 18 must register for the undergraduate version,
G (Fall) 18.453.
3-0-9 units Information: M. X. Goemans

Provides an introduction to the theory and practice of quantum 18.455 Advanced Combinatorial Optimization
computation. Topics covered: physics of information processing; Prereq: 18.453 or permission of instructor
quantum algorithms including the factoring algorithm and Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
Grover's search algorithm; quantum error correction; quantum Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
communication and cryptography. Knowledge of quantum mechanics 3-0-9 units
helpful but not required.
I. Chuang, A. Harrow, P. Shor Advanced treatment of combinatorial optimization with an emphasis
on combinatorial aspects. Non-bipartite matchings, submodular
18.436[J] Quantum Information Science functions, matroid intersection/union, matroid matching,
Same subject as 6.6420[J], 8.371[J] submodular flows, multicommodity flows, packing and connectivity
Prereq: 18.435[J] problems, and other recent developments.
G (Spring) M. X. Goemans
3-0-9 units

See description under subject 8.371[J].

I. Chuang, A. Harrow

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18.456[J] Algebraic Techniques and Semidenite Optimization Probability and Statistics

Same subject as 6.7230[J]
Prereq: 6.7210[J] or 15.093 18.600 Probability and Random Variables
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring) U (Fall, Spring)
3-0-9 units 4-0-8 units. REST
See description under subject 6.7230[J]. Credit cannot also be received for 6.3700, 6.3702
P. Parrilo Probability spaces, random variables, distribution functions.
Binomial, geometric, hypergeometric, Poisson distributions.
Logic Uniform, exponential, normal, gamma and beta distributions.
Conditional probability, Bayes theorem, joint distributions.
18.504 Seminar in Logic Chebyshev inequality, law of large numbers, and central limit
Prereq: (18.06, 18.510, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, theorem. Credit cannot also be received for 6.041A or 6.041B.
18.100P, or 18.100Q) Fall: S. Sheeld. Spring: J. Kelner
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
Acad Year 2025-2026: U (Fall) 18.604 Seminar In Probability Theory (New)
3-0-9 units Prereq: 18.05 or 18.600
U (Spring)
Students present and discuss the subject matter taken from current 3-0-9 units
journals or books. Topics vary from year to year. Instruction and
practice in written and oral communication provided. Enrollment Students work on group presentations on topics selected by
limited. students from a provided list of suggestions. Topics may include
H. Cohn Benford's law, random walks and electrical networks, and Brownian
motions. Assignments include three group presentations, two
18.510 Introduction to Mathematical Logic and Set Theory individual presentations, and a nal individual term paper.
Prereq: None Instruction in oral and written communication provided to eectively
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered communicate about probability theory. Limited to 16.
Acad Year 2025-2026: U (Fall) H. Cohn, S. Sheeld
3-0-9 units
18.615 Introduction to Stochastic Processes
Propositional and predicate logic. Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory. Prereq: 6.3700 or 18.600
Ordinals and cardinals. Axiom of choice and transnite induction. G (Spring)
Elementary model theory: completeness, compactness, and 3-0-9 units
Lowenheim-Skolem theorems. Godel's incompleteness theorem.
H. Cohn Basics of stochastic processes. Markov chains, Poisson processes,
random walks, birth and death processes, Brownian motion.
18.515 Mathematical Logic J. He
Prereq: Permission of instructor
G (Spring) 18.619[J] Discrete Probability and Stochastic Processes
Not oered regularly; consult department Same subject as 6.7720[J], 15.070[J]
3-0-9 units Prereq: 6.3702, 6.7700[J], 18.100A, 18.100B, or 18.100Q
G (Spring)
More rigorous treatment of basic mathematical logic, Godel's 3-0-9 units
theorems, and Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory. First-order logic.
Models and satisfaction. Deduction and proof. Soundness and See description under subject 15.070[J].
completeness. Compactness and its consequences. Quantier G. Bresler, D. Gamarnik, E. Mossel, Y. Polyanskiy
elimination. Recursive sets and functions. Incompleteness and
undecidability. Ordinals and cardinals. Set-theoretic formalization of
mathematics.
Information: B. Poonen

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18.642 Topics in Mathematics with Applications in Finance 18.655 Mathematical Statistics

Prereq: 18.03, 18.06, and (18.05 or 18.600) Prereq: (18.650[J] and (18.100A, 18.100A, 18.100P, or 18.100Q)) or
U (Fall) permission of instructor
3-0-9 units G (Spring)
3-0-9 units
Introduction to mathematical concepts and techniques used in
nance. Lectures focusing on linear algebra, probability, statistics, Decision theory, estimation, condence intervals, hypothesis
stochastic processes, and numerical methods are interspersed testing. Introduces large sample theory. Asymptotic eciency of
with lectures by nancial sector professionals illustrating the estimates. Exponential families. Sequential analysis. Prior exposure
corresponding application in the industry. Prior knowledge of to both probability and statistics at the university level is assumed.
economics or nance helpful but not required. P. Kempthorne
P. Kempthorne, V. Strela, J. Xia
18.656[J] Mathematical Statistics: a Non-Asymptotic Approach
18.650[J] Fundamentals of Statistics Same subject as 9.521[J], IDS.160[J]
Same subject as IDS.014[J] Prereq: (6.7700[J], 18.06, and 18.6501) or permission of instructor
Subject meets with 18.6501 G (Spring)
Prereq: 6.3700 or 18.600 3-0-9 units
U (Fall, Spring)
4-0-8 units See description under subject 9.521[J].
S. Rakhlin, P. Rigollet
A rapid introduction to the theoretical foundations of statistical
methods that are useful in many applications. Covers a broad range 18.657 Topics in Statistics
of topics in a short amount of time with the goal of providing a Prereq: Permission of instructor
rigorous and cohesive understanding of the modern statistical Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
landscape. Mathematical language is used for intuition and Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
basic derivations but not proofs. Main topics include: parametric 3-0-9 units
estimation, condence intervals, hypothesis testing, Bayesian Can be repeated for credit.
inference, and linear and logistic regression. Additional topics
may include: causal inference, nonparametric estimation, and Topics vary from term to term.
classication. P. Rigollet
Fall: P. Rigollet. Spring: A. Katsevich
18.675 Theory of Probability
18.6501 Fundamentals of Statistics Prereq: 18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or 18.100Q
Subject meets with 18.650[J], IDS.014[J] G (Fall)
Prereq: 6.3700 or 18.600 3-0-9 units
G (Fall, Spring) Sums of independent random variables, central limit phenomena,
4-0-8 units innitely divisible laws, Levy processes, Brownian motion,
A rapid introduction to the theoretical foundations of statistical conditioning, and martingales. Prior exposure to probability (e.g.,
methods that are useful in many applications. Covers a broad range 18.600) recommended.
of topics in a short amount of time with the goal of providing a Y. Shenfeld
rigorous and cohesive understanding of the modern statistical
landscape. Mathematical language is used for intuition and
basic derivations but not proofs. Main topics include: parametric
estimation, condence intervals, hypothesis testing, Bayesian
inference, and linear and logistic regression. Additional topics
may include: causal inference, nonparametric estimation,
and classication. Students in Course 18 must register for the
undergraduate version, 18.650[J].
Fall: P. Rigollet. Spring: A. Katsevich

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18.676 Stochastic Calculus 18.702 Algebra II

Prereq: 18.675 Prereq: 18.701
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered U (Spring)
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring) 3-0-9 units
3-0-9 units
Continuation of 18.701. Focuses on group representations, rings,
Introduction to stochastic processes, building on the fundamental ideals, elds, polynomial rings, modules, factorization, integers in
example of Brownian motion. Topics include Brownian motion, quadratic number elds, eld extensions, and Galois theory.
continuous parameter martingales, Ito's theory of stochastic A. Negut
dierential equations, Markov processes and partial dierential
equations, and may also include local time and excursion theory. 18.703 Modern Algebra
Students should have familiarity with Lebesgue integration and its Prereq: Calculus II (GIR)
application to probability. U (Spring)
N. Sun 3-0-9 units

18.677 Topics in Stochastic Processes Focuses on traditional algebra topics that have found greatest
Prereq: 18.675 application in science and engineering as well as in mathematics:
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered group theory, emphasizing nite groups; ring theory, including
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring) ideals and unique factorization in polynomial and Euclidean rings;
3-0-9 units eld theory, including properties and applications of nite elds.
Can be repeated for credit. 18.700 and 18.703 together form a standard algebra sequence.
V. G. Kac
Topics vary from year to year.
A. Borodin 18.704 Seminar in Algebra
Prereq: 18.701, (18.06 and 18.703), or (18.700 and 18.703)
U (Fall)
Algebra and Number Theory
3-0-9 units
18.700 Linear Algebra Topics vary from year to year. Students present and discuss
Prereq: Calculus II (GIR) the subject matter. Instruction and practice in written and oral
U (Fall) communication provided. Some experience with proofs required.
3-0-9 units. REST Enrollment limited.
Credit cannot also be received for 6.C06[J], 18.06, 18.C06[J] K. Vashaw
Vector spaces, systems of linear equations, bases, linear
independence, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, inner products, 18.705 Commutative Algebra
quadratic forms, and canonical forms of matrices. More emphasis on Prereq: 18.702
theory and proofs than in 18.06. G (Fall)
V. Kac 3-0-9 units

Exactness, direct limits, tensor products, Cayley-Hamilton theorem,

18.701 Algebra I integral dependence, localization, Cohen-Seidenberg theory,
Prereq: 18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, 18.100Q, 18.090, or permission of Noether normalization, Nullstellensatz, chain conditions, primary
instructor decomposition, length, Hilbert functions, dimension theory,
U (Fall) completion, Dedekind domains.
3-0-9 units W. Zhang
18.701-18.702 is more extensive and theoretical than the
18.700-18.703 sequence. Experience with proofs necessary. 18.701
focuses on group theory, geometry, and linear algebra.
H. Cohn

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18.706 Noncommutative Algebra 18.725 Algebraic Geometry I

Prereq: 18.702 Prereq: None. Coreq: 18.705
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered G (Fall)
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring) 3-0-9 units
3-0-9 units
Introduces the basic notions and techniques of modern algebraic
Topics may include Wedderburn theory and structure of Artinian geometry. Covers fundamental notions and results about algebraic
rings, Morita equivalence and elements of category theory, varieties over an algebraically closed eld; relations between
localization and Goldie's theorem, central simple algebras and the complex algebraic varieties and complex analytic varieties;
Brauer group, representations, polynomial identity rings, invariant and examples with emphasis on algebraic curves and surfaces.
theory growth of algebras, Gelfand-Kirillov dimension. Introduction to the language of schemes and properties of
R. Bezrukavnikov morphisms. Knowledge of elementary algebraic topology,
elementary dierential geometry recommended, but not required.
18.708 Topics in Algebra D. Maulik
Prereq: 18.705
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered 18.726 Algebraic Geometry II
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Fall) Prereq: 18.725
3-0-9 units G (Spring)
Can be repeated for credit. 3-0-9 units

Topics vary from year to year. Continuation of the introduction to algebraic geometry given in
P. I. Etingof 18.725. More advanced properties of the varieties and morphisms of
schemes, as well as sheaf cohomology.
18.715 Introduction to Representation Theory D. Maulik
Prereq: 18.702 or 18.703
Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Spring) 18.727 Topics in Algebraic Geometry
Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered Prereq: 18.725
3-0-9 units Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
Algebras, representations, Schur's lemma. Representations of SL(2). 3-0-9 units
Representations of nite groups, Maschke's theorem, characters, Can be repeated for credit.
applications. Induced representations, Burnside's theorem, Mackey
formula, Frobenius reciprocity. Representations of quivers. Topics vary from year to year.
G. Lusztig A. Negut

18.721 Introduction to Algebraic Geometry 18.737 Algebraic Groups

Prereq: 18.702 and 18.901 Prereq: 18.705
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Spring)
Acad Year 2025-2026: U (Spring) Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered
3-0-9 units 3-0-9 units

Presents basic examples of complex algebraic varieties, ane and Structure of linear algebraic groups over an algebraically closed
projective algebraic geometry, sheaves, cohomology. eld, with emphasis on reductive groups. Representations of groups
Sta over a nite eld using methods from etale cohomology. Some
results from algebraic geometry are stated without proof.
J.-L. Kim

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18.745 Lie Groups and Lie Algebras I 18.757 Representations of Lie Groups
Prereq: (18.701 or 18.703) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or Prereq: 18.745 or 18.755
18.100Q) Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
G (Fall) Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Fall)
3-0-9 units 3-0-9 units

Covers fundamentals of the theory of Lie algebras and related Covers representations of locally compact groups, with emphasis on
groups. Topics may include theorems of Engel and Lie; enveloping compact groups and abelian groups. Includes Peter-Weyl theorem
algebra, Poincare-Birkho-Witt theorem; classication and and Cartan-Weyl highest weight theory for compact Lie groups.
construction of semisimple Lie algebras; the center of their P. I. Etingof
enveloping algebras; elements of representation theory; compact Lie
groups and/or nite Chevalley groups. 18.781 Theory of Numbers
V. G. Kac Prereq: None
U (Spring)
18.747 Innite-dimensional Lie Algebras 3-0-9 units
Prereq: 18.745
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered An elementary introduction to number theory with no algebraic
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Fall) prerequisites. Primes, congruences, quadratic reciprocity,
3-0-9 units diophantine equations, irrational numbers, continued fractions,
partitions.
Topics vary from year to year. M.-T. Trinh
P. I. Etingof
18.782 Introduction to Arithmetic Geometry
18.748 Topics in Lie Theory Prereq: 18.702
Prereq: Permission of instructor Acad Year 2024-2025: U (Spring)
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring) 3-0-9 units
3-0-9 units
Can be repeated for credit. Exposes students to arithmetic geometry, motivated by the problem
of nding rational points on curves. Includes an introduction to p-
Topics vary from year to year. adic numbers and some fundamental results from number theory
P. I. Etingof and algebraic geometry, such as the Hasse-Minkowski theorem and
the Riemann-Roch theorem for curves. Additional topics may include
18.755 Lie Groups and Lie Algebras II Mordell's theorem, the Weil conjectures, and Jacobian varieties.
Prereq: 18.745 or permission of instructor S. Chidambaram
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring) 18.783 Elliptic Curves
3-0-9 units Subject meets with 18.7831
Prereq: 18.702, 18.703, or permission of instructor
A more in-depth treatment of Lie groups and Lie algebras. Topics Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
may include homogeneous spaces and groups of automorphisms; Acad Year 2025-2026: U (Fall)
representations of compact groups and their geometric realizations, 3-0-9 units
Peter-Weyl theorem; invariant dierential forms and cohomology of
Lie groups and homogeneous spaces; complex reductive Lie groups, Computationally focused introduction to elliptic curves, with
classication of real reductive groups. applications to number theory and cryptography. Topics include
Z. Yun point-counting, isogenies, pairings, and the theory of complex
multiplication, with applications to integer factorization, primality
proving, and elliptic curve cryptography. Includes a brief introduction
to modular curves and the proof of Fermat's Last Theorem.
A. Sutherland

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18.7831 Elliptic Curves 18.787 Topics in Number Theory

Subject meets with 18.783 Prereq: Permission of instructor
Prereq: 18.702, 18.703, or permission of instructor Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Fall)
Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Fall) 3-0-9 units
3-0-9 units Can be repeated for credit.

Computationally focused introduction to elliptic curves, with Topics vary from year to year.
applications to number theory and cryptography. Topics include W. Zhang
point-counting, isogenies, pairings, and the theory of complex
multiplication, with applications to integer factorization, primality
Mathematics Laboratory
proving, and elliptic curve cryptography. Includes a brief introduction
to modular curves and the proof of Fermat's Last Theorem. Students 18.821 Project Laboratory in Mathematics
in Course 18 must register for the undergraduate version, 18.783. Prereq: Two mathematics subjects numbered 18.100 or above
A. Sutherland U (Fall, Spring)
3-6-3 units. Institute LAB
18.784 Seminar in Number Theory
Prereq: 18.701 or (18.703 and (18.06 or 18.700)) Guided research in mathematics, employing the scientic
U (Spring) method. Students confront puzzling and complex mathematical
3-0-9 units situations, through the acquisition of data by computer, pencil
and paper, or physical experimentation, and attempt to explain
Topics vary from year to year. Students present and discuss them mathematically. Students choose three projects from a large
the subject matter. Instruction and practice in written and oral collection of options. Each project results in a laboratory report
communication provided. Enrollment limited. subject to revision; oral presentation on one or two projects. Projects
A. Landesman drawn from many areas, including dynamical systems, number
theory, algebra, fluid mechanics, asymptotic analysis, knot theory,
18.785 Number Theory I and probability. Enrollment limited.
Prereq: None. Coreq: 18.705 Fall: A. Negut. Spring: L. Piccirillo
G (Fall)
3-0-9 units 18.896[J] Leadership and Professional Strategies & Skills
Dedekind domains, unique factorization of ideals, splitting of Training (LEAPS), Part I: Advancing Your Professional Strategies
primes. Lattice methods, niteness of the class group, Dirichlet's and Skills
unit theorem. Local elds, ramication, discriminants. Zeta and Same subject as 5.961[J], 8.396[J], 9.980[J], 12.396[J]
L-functions, analytic class number formula. Adeles and ideles. Prereq: None
Statements of class eld theory and the Chebotarev density G (Spring; second half of term)
theorem. 2-0-1 units
B. Poonen See description under subject 8.396[J]. Limited to 80.
A. Frebel
18.786 Number Theory II
Prereq: 18.785 18.897[J] Leadership and Professional Strategies & Skills
G (Spring) Training (LEAPS), Part II: Developing Your Leadership
3-0-9 units Competencies
Continuation of 18.785. More advanced topics in number theory, Same subject as 5.962[J], 8.397[J], 9.981[J], 12.397[J]
such as Galois cohomology, proofs of class eld theory, modular Prereq: None
forms and automorphic forms, Galois representations, or quadratic G (Spring; rst half of term)
forms. 2-0-1 units
A. Sutherland See description under subject 8.397[J]. Limited to 80.
D. Rigos

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18.899 Internship in Mathematics (New) 18.904 Seminar in Topology

Prereq: None Prereq: 18.901
G (Fall, Spring, Summer) U (Spring)
Units arranged [P/D/F] 3-0-9 units

Provides academic credit for students pursuing internships to gain Topics vary from year to year. Students present and discuss
practical experience applications of mathematical concepts and the subject matter. Instruction and practice in written and oral
methods as related to their eld of research. communication provided. Enrollment limited.
J. Kelner, D. Maulik, Z. Yun A. Ward

Topology and Geometry 18.905 Algebraic Topology I

Prereq: 18.901 and (18.701 or 18.703)
18.900 Geometry and Topology in the Plane G (Fall)
Prereq: 18.03 or 18.06 3-0-9 units
U (Spring) Singular homology, CW complexes, universal coecient and Künneth
3-0-9 units theorems, cohomology, cup products, Poincaré duality.
Introduction to selected aspects of geometry and topology, using D. Alvarez-Gavela
concepts that can be visualized easily. Mixes geometric topics (such
as hyperbolic geometry or billiards) and more topological ones (such 18.906 Algebraic Topology II
as loops in the plane). Suitable for students with no prior exposure to Prereq: 18.905 and (18.101 or 18.965)
dierential geometry or topology. Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
P. Seidel Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
3-0-9 units
18.901 Introduction to Topology Continues the introduction to Algebraic Topology from 18.905. Topics
Subject meets with 18.9011 include basic homotopy theory, spectral sequences, characteristic
Prereq: 18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, 18.100Q, or permission of classes, and cohomology operations.
instructor T. S. Mrowka
U (Fall, Spring)
3-0-9 units 18.917 Topics in Algebraic Topology
Introduces topology, covering topics fundamental to modern analysis Prereq: 18.906
and geometry. Topological spaces and continuous functions, Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered
connectedness, compactness, separation axioms, covering spaces, Acad Year 2025-2026: G (Spring)
and the fundamental group. 3-0-9 units
Fall: A. Pieloch. Spring: R. Jiang Can be repeated for credit.

Content varies from year to year. Introduces new and signicant

18.9011 Introduction to Topology developments in algebraic topology with the focus on homotopy
Subject meets with 18.901 theory and related areas.
Prereq: 18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, 18.100Q, or permission of Information: T. Schlank
instructor
G (Fall, Spring) 18.919 Graduate Topology Seminar
3-0-9 units Prereq: 18.906
Introduces topology, covering topics fundamental to modern analysis G (Spring)
and geometry. Topological spaces and continuous functions, 3-0-9 units
connectedness, compactness, separation axioms, covering spaces, Study and discussion of important original papers in the various
and the fundamental group. Students in Course 18 must register for parts of topology. Open to all students who have taken 18.906 or the
the undergraduate version, 18.901. equivalent, not only prospective topologists.
Fall: A. Pieloch. Spring: R. Jiang T. Schlank

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18.937 Topics in Geometric Topology 18.952 Theory of Dierential Forms

Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: 18.101 and (18.700 or 18.701)
Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Fall, Spring) U (Spring)
Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered Not oered regularly; consult department
3-0-9 units 3-0-9 units
Can be repeated for credit.
Multilinear algebra: tensors and exterior forms. Dierential forms
n
Content varies from year to year. Introduces new and signicant on R : exterior dierentiation, the pull-back operation and the
developments in geometric topology. Poincaré lemma. Applications to physics: Maxwell's equations from
T. S. Mrowka the dierential form perspective. Integration of forms on open sets
n
of R . The change of variables formula revisited. The degree of a
18.950 Dierential Geometry dierentiable mapping. Dierential forms on manifolds and De Rham
Subject meets with 18.9501 theory. Integration of forms on manifolds and Stokes' theorem. The
Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or push-forward operation for forms. Thom forms and intersection
18.100Q) theory. Applications to dierential topology.
U (Fall) V. W. Guillemin
3-0-9 units
18.965 Geometry of Manifolds I
Introduction to dierential geometry, centered on notions of Prereq: 18.101, 18.950, or 18.952
curvature. Starts with curves in the plane, and proceeds to higher G (Fall)
dimensional submanifolds. Computations in coordinate charts: rst 3-0-9 units
and second fundamental form, Christoel symbols. Discusses the
distinction between extrinsic and intrinsic aspects, in particular Dierential forms, introduction to Lie groups, the DeRham theorem,
Gauss' theorema egregium. The Gauss-Bonnet theorem. Geodesics. Riemannian manifolds, curvature, the Hodge theory. 18.966 is a
Examples such as hyperbolic space. continuation of 18.965 and focuses more deeply on various aspects
G. Franz of the geometry of manifolds. Contents vary from year to year, and
can range from Riemannian geometry (curvature, holonomy) to
18.9501 Dierential Geometry symplectic geometry, complex geometry and Hodge-Kahler theory, or
Subject meets with 18.950 smooth manifold topology. Prior exposure to calculus on manifolds,
Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or as in 18.952, recommended.
18.100Q) W. Minicozzi
G (Fall)
3-0-9 units 18.966 Geometry of Manifolds II
Prereq: 18.965
Introduction to dierential geometry, centered on notions of G (Spring)
curvature. Starts with curves in the plane, and proceeds to higher 3-0-9 units
dimensional submanifolds. Computations in coordinate charts: rst
and second fundamental form, Christoel symbols. Discusses the Continuation of 18.965, focusing more deeply on various aspects
distinction between extrinsic and intrinsic aspects, in particular of the geometry of manifolds. Contents vary from year to year, and
Gauss' theorema egregium. The Gauss-Bonnet theorem. Geodesics. can range from Riemannian geometry (curvature, holonomy) to
Examples such as hyperbolic space. Students in Course 18 must symplectic geometry, complex geometry and Hodge-Kahler theory, or
register for the undergraduate version, 18.950. smooth manifold topology.
G. Franz T. Colding

18.968 Topics in Geometry

Prereq: 18.965
Acad Year 2024-2025: G (Spring)
Acad Year 2025-2026: Not oered
3-0-9 units
Can be repeated for credit.

Content varies from year to year.

P. Seidel

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18.979 Graduate Geometry Seminar 18.C25[J] Real World Computation with Julia
Prereq: Permission of instructor Same subject as 1.C25[J], 6.C25[J], 12.C25[J], 16.C25[J], 22.C25[J]
G (Spring) Prereq: 6.100A, 18.03, and 18.06
Not oered regularly; consult department U (Fall)
3-0-9 units 3-0-9 units
Can be repeated for credit.
Focuses on algorithms and techniques for writing and using modern
Content varies from year to year. Study of classical papers in technical soware in a job, lab, or research group environment that
geometry and in applications of analysis to geometry and topology. may consist of interdisciplinary teams, where performance may be
T. Mrowka critical, and where the soware needs to be flexible and adaptable.
Topics include automatic dierentiation, matrix calculus, scientic
18.994 Seminar in Geometry machine learning, parallel and GPU computing, and performance
Prereq: (18.06, 18.700, or 18.701) and (18.100A, 18.100B, 18.100P, or optimization with introductory applications to climate science,
18.100Q) economics, agent-based modeling, and other areas. Labs and
U (Spring) projects focus on performant, readable, composable algorithms,
3-0-9 units and soware. Programming will be in Julia. Expects students to
have some familiarity with Python, Matlab, or R. No Julia experience
Students present and discuss subject matter taken from current necessary.
journals or books. Topics vary from year to year. Instruction and A. Edelman, R. Ferrari, B. Forget, C. Leiseron,Y. Marzouk, J. Williams
practice in written and oral communication provided. Enrollment
limited. 18.UR Undergraduate Research
Q. Deng Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
18.999 Research in Mathematics Units arranged [P/D/F]
Prereq: Permission of instructor Can be repeated for credit.
G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Units arranged Undergraduate research opportunities in mathematics. Permission
Can be repeated for credit. required in advance to register for this subject. For further
information, consult the departmental coordinator.
Opportunity for study of graduate-level topics in mathematics Information: W. Minicozzi
under the supervision of a member of the department. For graduate
students desiring advanced work not provided in regular subjects. 18.TAC Classroom Teaching in Mathematics (New)
Information: W. Minicozzi Prereq: None
G (Fall, IAP, Spring)
18.C20[J] Introduction to Computational Science and 12-0-0 units
Engineering
Same subject as 9.C20[J], 16.C20[J], CSE.C20[J] For classroom training in Mathematics, in cases where teaching
Prereq: 6.100A; Coreq: 8.01 and 18.01 assignment is to fulll academic teaching requirement by the
U (Fall, Spring; second half of term) department.
2-0-4 units Sta
Credit cannot also be received for 6.100B
18.THG Graduate Thesis
See description under subject 16.C20[J]. Prereq: Permission of instructor
D. L. Darmofal, N. Seethapathi G (Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer)
Units arranged
Can be repeated for credit.

Program of research leading to the writing of a Ph.D. thesis; to be

arranged by the student and an appropriate MIT faculty member.
Information: W. Minicozzi

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18.S096 Special Subject in Mathematics 18.S995 Special Subject in Mathematics

Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (IAP, Spring) G (Spring)
Units arranged Units arranged
Can be repeated for credit. Can be repeated for credit.

Opportunity for group study of subjects in mathematics not Opportunity for group study of advanced subjects in mathematics
otherwise included in the curriculum. Oerings are initiated by not otherwise included in the curriculum. Oerings are initiated by
members of the Mathematics faculty on an ad hoc basis, subject to members of the mathematics faculty on an ad hoc basis, subject to
departmental approval. departmental approval.
Sta Sta

18.S097 Special Subject in Mathematics 18.S996 Special Subject in Mathematics

Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (IAP) G (Spring)
Units arranged [P/D/F] Units arranged
Can be repeated for credit. Can be repeated for credit.

Opportunity for group study of subjects in mathematics not Opportunity for group study of advanced subjects in mathematics
otherwise included in the curriculum. Oerings are initiated by not otherwise included in the curriculum. Oerings are initiated by
members of the Mathematics faculty on an ad hoc basis, subject to members of the Mathematics faculty on an ad hoc basis, subject to
departmental approval. 18.S097 is graded P/D/F. Departmental approval.
Sta Sta

18.S190 Special Subject in Mathematics 18.S997 Special Subject in Mathematics

Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
U (IAP) G (Spring)
Units arranged Units arranged
Can be repeated for credit. Can be repeated for credit.

Opportunity for group study of subjects in mathematics not Opportunity for group study of advanced subjects in mathematics
otherwise included in the curriculum. Oerings are initiated by not otherwise included in the curriculum. Oerings are initiated by
members of the Mathematics faculty on an ad hoc basis, subject to members of the Mathematics faculty on an ad hoc basis, subject to
departmental approval. Departmental approval.
Sta Sta

18.S191 Special Subject in Mathematics 18.S998 Special Subject in Mathematics

Prereq: Permission of instructor Prereq: Permission of instructor
Acad Year 2024-2025: Not oered G (Spring)
Acad Year 2025-2026: U (IAP) Units arranged
Units arranged Can be repeated for credit.
Can be repeated for credit.
Opportunity for group study of advanced subjects in mathematics
Opportunity for group study of subjects in mathematics not not otherwise included in the curriculum. Oerings are initiated by
otherwise included in the curriculum. Oerings are initiated by members of the Mathematics faculty on an ad hoc basis, subject to
members of the Mathematics faculty on an ad hoc basis, subject to departmental approval.
departmental approval. Sta
Sta

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