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MAT223H5 • Linear Algebra I

Systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, determinants. Vector geometry in R2 and R3. Complex numbers. Rn: subspaces, linear independence, bases, dimension, column spaces, null spaces, rank and dimension formula. Orthogonality, orthonormal sets, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization process, least square approximation. Linear transformations from Rn to Rm. The determinant, classical adjoint, Cramer's rule. Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, eigenspaces, diagonalization. Function spaces and applications to a system of linear differential equations. The real and complex number fields.

Prerequisites: Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U or MAT102H5).
Exclusions: MAT240H5 or MAT223H1 or MAT240H1 or MATA22H3 or MATA23H3

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 40L/12T
Mode of Delivery: Online, In Class, Hybrid, Online (Summer only)

MAT224H5 • Linear Algebra II

Abstract vector spaces: subspaces, dimension theory. Linear mappings: kernel, image, dimension theorem, isomorphisms, matrix of a linear transformation. Change of basis, invariant subspaces, direct sums, cyclic subspaces, Cayley-Hamilton theorem. Inner product spaces, orthogonal transformations, orthogonal diagonalization, quadratic forms, positive definite matrices. Complex operators: Hermitian, unitary and normal. Spectral Theorem. Isometries of R2 and R3.

Prerequisites: MAT102H5 and MAT223H5
Exclusions: MAT240H5 or MAT224H1 or MATB24H3

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class, Hybrid

MAT232H5 • Calculus of Several Variables

Differential and integral calculus of several variables: partial differentiation, chain rule, extremal problems, Lagrange multipliers, classification of critical points. Multiple integrals, Green's theorem and related topics.

Prerequisites: MAT134H5 or MAT136H5 or MAT137Y5 or MAT139H5 or MAT157Y5 or MAT159H5
Exclusions: MAT233H5 or MAT257Y5 or MAT235Y1 or MAT237Y1 or MAT257Y1 or MATB41H3
Recommended Preparation: MAT223H5 or MAT240H5

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 40L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class, Hybrid

MAT233H5 • Calculus of Several Variables

"Bridging Course"; accepted as prerequisite for upper level courses in replacement of MAT232H5. Limited Enrolment. Sequences and series, power series, Taylor series, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions and their use in integrations. Differential and integral calculus of several variables; partial differentiation, chain rule, extremal problems, Lagrange multipliers, classification of critical points. Multiple integrals, Green's theorem and related topics.

Prerequisites: MAT134H5 or MAT136H5 or MAT137Y5 or MAT139H5 or MAT157Y5 or MAT159H5 or 65% in MAT133Y5
Exclusions: MAT232H5 or MAT257Y5 or MAT235Y1 or MAT237Y1 or MAT257Y1 or MATB41H3
Recommended Preparation: MAT223H5 or MAT240H5

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 48L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT236H5 • Vector Calculus

The implicit function theorem, vector fields. Transformations. Parametrized integrals. Line, surface and volume integrals. Theorems of Gauss and Stokes with applications.

Prerequisites: (MAT223H5 or MAT240H5) and (MAT232H5 or MAT233H5)
Exclusions: MAT235Y1 or MAT237Y1 or MAT257Y1 or MAT257Y5 or MATB42H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science and Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs; Astronomical Sciences Specialist (ERSPE1025), Astronomy Major (ERMAJ2204), Biophysics Specialist (ERSPE1944), Physics Major (ERMAJ1944) and Physics Minor (ERMIN1944) programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class, Hybrid

MAT240H5 • Algebra I

A theoretical approach to Linear Algebra and its foundations, aimed at students with a serious interest in Mathematics. Topics to be covered: Vector spaces over arbitrary fields (including C and finite fields), linear equations and matrices, bases and linear independence, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, similarity, change of basis, diagonalization, the characteristic and minimal polynomials, the Cayley-Hamilton theorem.

Note:
Students who are concurrently enrolled in MAT157Y1 are encouraged to submit a Prerequisite Waiver Form (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/math-cs-stats/undergraduate-students/forms) to the MCS Department.

Prerequisites: (65% in MAT102H5) or MAT157H5 or MAT157Y1
Exclusions: MAT224H5 or MAT224H1 or MAT240H1

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/24T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT244H5 • Differential Equations I

Ordinary differential equations of the first and second order, existence and uniqueness; solutions by series and integrals; linear systems of first order; linearization of non-linear systems. Applications in life and physical sciences. Power series solutions, boundary value problems, Fourier series solutions, numerical methods.

Prerequisites: (MAT134H5 or MAT136H5 or MAT137Y5 or MAT139H5 or MAT157Y5 or MAT159H5 or MAT233H5) and (MAT223H5 or MAT240H5).
Exclusions: MAT322H5 or MAT244H1 or MAT267H1 or MATB44H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science and Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs; Astronomical Sciences Specialist (ERSPE1025), Astronomy Major (ERMAJ2204), Biophysics Specialist (ERSPE1944), Physics Major (ERMAJ1944), and Physics Minor (ERMIN1944).

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class, Hybrid

MAT247H5 • Algebra II

Continuation of MAT240H5. A theoretical approach to real and complex inner product spaces, isometries, orthogonal and unitary matrices and transformations. The adjoint. Hermitian and symmetric transformations. Spectral theorem for symmetric and normal transformations. Polar representation theorem. Primary decomposition theorem. Rational and Jordan canonical forms. Additional topics including dual spaces, quotient spaces, bilinear forms, quadratic surfaces, multilinear algebra.

Prerequisites: MAT240H5 or MAT240H1
Exclusions: MAT247H1

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT257Y5 • Analysis III

A rigorous and proof-intensive course in multivariable calculus for students with a serious interest in mathematics.  Topology of metric spaces; compactness, functions and continuity, the extreme value theorem. Derivatives; inverse and implicit function theorems, maxima and minima. Integration; Fubini's theorem, partitions of unity, change of variables. Integration on manifolds; Stokes' theorem.  

Prerequisites: (MAT157Y5 or MAT159H5) and MAT240H5
Exclusions: MAT237Y1 or MAT257Y1

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 72L/48T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT264H5 • Introduction to Numerical Analysis

Most applications of Mathematics involve the use of a computer. Numerical analysis studies how formulas can be transformed into computations. The topics covered may include: numerical methods in Calculus, such as series expansions and rates of convergence, numerical integration and differentiation, finite interpolation methods, splines; and numerical methods for ordinary differential equations, such as root-finding methods, Fourier series and Fourier transform, least-squares approximation, regression, and principal component analysis.

Prerequisites: MAT244H5 or MAT244H1 or MAT267H1 or MATB44H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences - Major: Applied Mathematics program.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class, Hybrid

MAT299H5 • Research Opportunity Program

This course provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their second year to work in the research project of a professor in return for 299H course credit. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn research methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See Research Opportunity Program (ROP) for more details.

Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in Mathematical Sciences Specialist or Major programs.

Course Experience: University-Based Experience
Distribution Requirement: Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT299Y5 • Research Opportunity Program

This courses provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their second year to work in the research project of a professor in return for 299Y course credit. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn research methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Participating faculty members post their project descriptions for the following summer and fall/winter sessions in early February and students are invited to apply in early March. See Experiential and International Opportunities for more details.

Prerequisites: Departmental permission.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT301H5 • Groups and Symmetries

Permutations and permutation groups. Linear groups. Abstract groups, homomorphisms, subgroups. Symmetry groups of regular polygons and platonic solids, wallpaper groups. Group actions, class formula. Cosets, Lagrange's theorem. Normal subgroups, quotient groups. Classification of finitely generated Abelian Groups. Emphasis on examples and calculations.

Prerequisites: MAT102H5 and (MAT202H5 or MAT224H5 or MAT240H5)
Exclusions: MAT301H1 or MAT347Y1 or MATC01H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science and Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class, Hybrid

MAT302H5 • Introduction to Algebraic Cryptography

(Cross list with CSC322H5) The course will take students on a journey through the methods of algebra and number theory in cryptography, from Euclid to Zero Knowledge Proofs. Topics include: block ciphers and the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES); algebraic and number-theoretic techniques and algorithms in cryptography, including methods for primality testing and factoring large numbers; encryption and digital signature systems based on RSA, factoring, elliptic curves and integer lattices; and zero-knowledge proofs.

Prerequisites: (MAT224H5 or MAT240H5) and MAT301H5
Exclusions: CSC322H5 or MATD16H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science and Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT305H5 • Elementary Lie Theory

This course is an introduction to the theory of matrix groups with a particular emphasis on applications and examples. This course will cover orthogonal transformations in two and three dimensions, quaternions, isometries of Euclidean space, Lie algebras and matrix exponentials.

Prerequisites: [(MAT224H5 or MAT240H5) and MAT236H5] or MAT257Y5
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science and Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT307H5 • Curves and Surfaces

This course is an introduction to the theory of curves and surfaces with a particular emphasis on applications and computational techniques. This course will cover curves in R2 and R3, curvature, torsion, differential of maps, First Fundamental Form, Parallel transport, Bishop Frames, Geodesics, Gauss-Bonnet Theorem, and Gaussian curvature.


Prerequisites: [(MAT224H5 or MAT240H5) and (MAT232H5 or MAT233H5)] or MAT257Y5
Exclusions: MAT363H1 or MAT367H1 or MATC63H3 or MATD26H3 or MATD67H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science and Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT309H5 • Introduction to Mathematical Logic

The relationships among axioms, proofs, consistency and truth in mathematics. Soundness and Completeness. Introductions to model theory, set theory, and computability; arithmetic as a central example. Gödel's incompleteness theorems; outlines of their proofs. This course emphasizes rigour.

Prerequisites: MAT257Y5 or [MAT236H5 and (MAT202H5 or MAT224H5 or MAT240H5) and 0.5 additional credit of MAT at the 300+ level]
Exclusions: CSC438H1 or MAT309H1 or MAT409H1 or MATC09H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science Specialist or Major programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT311H5 • Partial Differential Equations

Partial differential equations of applied mathematics, mathematical models of physical phenomena, basic methodology.

Prerequisites: MAT257Y5 or (MAT102H5 and MAT236H5 and MAT244H5)
Exclusions: APM346H1 or APM351Y1 or MAT351Y1 or MATC46H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in Mathematical Sciences and Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs; Astronomical Sciences Specialist (ERSPE1025), Astronomy Major (ERMAJ2204).

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT315H5 • Introduction to Number Theory

Elementary topics in number theory such as: prime numbers; arithmetic with residues; Gaussian integers, quadratic reciprocity law, representation of numbers as sums of squares. (This course emphasizes rigour).

Prerequisites: MAT102H5 and [MAT134H5 or MAT136H5 or MAT137Y5 or MAT139H5 or MAT157Y5 or MAT159H5 or MAT233H5) and (MAT224H5 or MAT240H5) and MAT301H5
Exclusions: MAT315H1 or MATC15H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences, Computer Science and Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT322H5 • Mathematical Modelling in Biology

The course will serve as an introduction to mathematical modelling of biological processes. It will cover a selection of the following topics: Difference equations and applications. Linear differential equations and systems; phase plane analysis; nonlinear systems of differential equations and linearization; Poincaré-Bendixson Theorem. Applications of differential equations to biology, including a logistic population with harvesting; predator-prey model; competing species; epidemic models. Examples of partial differential equations; reaction-diffusion equation; pattern formation.

Prerequisites: MAT102H5 and (MAT134H5 or MAT136H5 or MAT137Y5 or MAT139H5 or MAT157Y5 or MAT159H5 or MAT233H5) and (MAT223H5 or MAT240H5)
Exclusions: MAT388H5 (Fall 2019 or Fall 2020) or MATC58H3
Enrolment Limits: Restricted at all times to students in the Mathematical Sciences – Major: Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences Minor programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: Online, In Class

MAT332H5 • Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

Stability in nonlinear systems of differential equations, bifurcation theory, chaos, strange attractors, iteration of nonlinear mappings and fractals. This course will be geared towards students with interest in sciences.

Prerequisites: MAT257Y5 or [MAT236H5 and (MAT223H5 or MAT240H5) and MAT244H5]
Exclusions: MAT335H1 or MATC35H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences or Applied Statistics Specialist or Major, Bioinformatics Specialist, Astronomical Sciences Specialist (ERSPE1025) and Astronomy Major (ERMAJ2204) programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT334H5 • Complex Variables

Theory of functions of one complex variable: analytic and meromorphic functions; Cauchy's theorem, residue calculus. Topics from: conformal mappings, analytic continuation, harmonic functions.

Prerequisites: MAT257Y5 or [(MAT232H5 or MAT233H5) and (MAT202H5 or MAT240H5 or 0.5 additional credit of MAT at the 300+ level with a mark of at least 60%)]
Exclusions: MAT334H1 or MAT354H5 or MAT354H1 or MATC34H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in Mathematical Sciences and Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs; Astronomical Sciences Specialist (ERSPE1025), Astronomy Major (ERMAJ2204).

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class, Hybrid

MAT337H5 • Introduction to Real Analysis

The real numbers; Sequences and series; Functional limits; Topology in R^n; Differentiation and Integration; Power Series; Metric Spaces; Integrability and sets of measure zero. The course emphasizes rigour and theory.

Prerequisites: MAT257Y5 or [(MAT224H5 or MAT240H5) and MAT236H5 and MAT244H5]
Exclusions: MAT337H1 or MAT357H1 or MATB43H3 or MATC37H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences or Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/24T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT344H5 • Introduction to Combinatorics

Basic counting principles, generating functions, permutations with restrictions. Fundamentals of graph theory with algorithms; applications (including network flows).

Prerequisites: MAT102H5 and (MAT223H5 or MAT240H5)
Exclusions: MAT344H1 or MATC44H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematics or Statistics Specialist or Major programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class, Hybrid

MAT354H5 • Complex Analysis

Complex numbers, the complex plane and Riemann sphere, Möbius transformations, elementary functions and their mapping properties, conformal mapping, holomorphic functions, Cauchy's theorem and integral formula. Taylor and Laurent series, maximum modulus principle, Schwarz' lemma, residue theorem and residue calculus.

Prerequisites: MAT257Y5 or [(MAT137Y5 or MAT139H5 or MAT157Y5 or MAT159H5) and (MAT202H5 or MAT240H5 or MAT337H5) and (MAT232H5 or MAT233H5)]
Exclusions: MAT334H5 or MAT334H1 or MAT354H1 or MATC34H3 or MATD34H3
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences or Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/24T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT386H5 • Topics in Applied Mathematics

Introduction to a topic of current interest in applied mathematics. Content will vary from year to year. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L, T) from year to year, but will be between 36-48 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: Appropriate prerequisite requirement(s) will be available on the UTM timetable along with the topic title prior to course registration.
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences - Major: Applied Mathematics program.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT387H5 • Topics in Mathematics

Introduction to a topic of current interest in mathematics. Content will vary from year to year. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L, T) from year to year, but will be between 36-60 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: Appropriate prerequisite requirement(s) will be available on the UTM timetable along with the topic title prior to course registration.
Enrolment Limits: Restricted at all times to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences Minor program.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/24T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT388H5 • Topics in Advanced Mathematics

Introduction to a topic of current interest in mathematics. Content will vary from year to year. This course may include a tutorial and/or practical section in some years. The contact hours for this course may vary in terms of contact type (L, T) from year to year, but will be between 36-60 contact hours in total. See the UTM Timetable.

Prerequisites: Appropriate prerequisite requirement(s) will be available on the UTM timetable along with the topic title prior to course registration.
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences and Applied Statistics Specialist or Major programs.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/24T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT392H5 • Ideas of Mathematics

This is a one-term course to give students extensive practice in the writing of mathematics. The format will be to study excellent expositions of important ideas of mathematics and then to assign short writing assignments based on them.

Prerequisites: MAT202H5 and MAT244H5 and (MAT236H5 or MAT257Y5) and (MAT224H5 or MAT247H5)
Exclusions: MATC90H3
Enrolment Limits: Limited enrolment. The course is open only to students in the MAT major/specialist programs, with priority to students in the specialist program.

Distribution Requirement: Science
Total Instructional Hours: 36L/12T
Mode of Delivery: In Class

MAT397H5 • Further Studies in Mathematics

Students explore a topic in mathematics under the supervision of a faculty member. 

Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department, a minimum CGPA of 3.5 and completion of at least 4.0 credits of MAT courses.
Enrolment Limits: Priority is given to students enrolled in the Mathematical Sciences Specialist or Major programs.

Course Experience: University-Based Experience
Distribution Requirement: Science
Mode of Delivery: In Class