| Course Title: Topics in Applied Mathematics: 'Rigidity Theory' |
| Start Date: 01/23/2023 End Date: 05/08/2023 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2023 |
| Description: A framework constructed from fixed-length bars attached at flexible joints is either rigid or flexible. Such structures arise in many applications in architecture, engineering, robotics, and biology and provide a model for understanding related problems in areas including computer-aided design, sensor networks, and statistics. We will use linear algebra and graphs to develop the theory needed to analyze frameworks and make connections to applications. |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences , TP - Topics Course |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Jessica Sidman | 413-538-3251 | jsidman@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/23/2023 - 05/08/2023 | Lecture | Tuesday and Thursday | 01:45PM - 03:00PM | CLAP - Clapp Laboratory | 420 | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| Prereq: MATH-101, MATH-211, and either MATH-206 or MATH-232. | Take previously | Required |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Course Tags |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 18 | Enrollment: 14 | Available: 4 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| Title: Counting on Frameworks Author: Graver, Jack Copyright: 2001 Edition: Volume: ISBN: 9780883853313 Publisher: Mathematical Association of America |
Optional | 26.18 |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is the complete book list for this class. |
| Instructor's comments about the book list: The main text for this class will be posted online. |