MATH 481(F) The Big Questions (Q)
A close look at some of the big questions of mathematics, from famous recent results such as the Poincaré Conjecture and Fermat's Last Theorem to open questions such as the Riemann hypothesis, P vs. NP, and the Navier-Stokes equation for fluid flow and turbulence. Most of these problems appear on the Clay Institute list of seven Millennial Problems with million-dollar prizes. Activities may include examining original and secondary sources, class presentations and discussions, outside talks, homework, quizzes, examinations, and papers. Designed for senior majors with any career destinations, including teaching, graduate school, and other professions.
Format: lecture/discussion/presentations. Evaluation will be based on scholarship, presentations, discussions, homework, quizzes, examinations, and papers.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 301 or 305 and 312 or 315. No enrollment limit (expected: 18).
Hour: MORGAN