The Duke University Handbook for
Mathematics Majors and Minors is published annually by the Department
of Mathematics, Duke University, Box 90320, Durham, NC 27708-0320,
USA.
Copies of this handbook are available
from Cynthia Wilkerson (121C Physics Building, (919) 660-2801, cbw@math.duke.edu).
Corrections to this handbook, proposed additions or revisions, and questions not addressed herein should be directed to Harold Layton (217B Physics Building, (919) 660-2800, dus@math.duke.edu); electronic mail is preferred.
Questions regarding courses frequently taken by first-year students (e.g., the introductory calculus courses corresponding to Duke mathematics courses numbered 19-103) should be addressed to Lewis Blake, Supervisor of First-year Instruction (119 Physics Building, (919) 660-2800, sfi@math.duke.edu).
The information in this handbook applies
to the academic year 1997-98 and is accurate and current, to the best or
our knowledge, as of August 1997. Inasmuch as changes may be necessary
from time to time, the information contained herein is not binding on Duke
University or the Duke University Department of Mathematics, and should
not be construed as constituting a contract between Duke University and
any individual. The University reserves the right to change programs of
study, academic requirements, personnel assignments, the announced University
calendar, and other matters described in this handbook without prior notice,
in accordance with established procedures.
Electronic mail is frequently used for official communications between the Department of Mathematics and students majoring or minoring in mathematics. Therefore, students pursuing degrees in mathematics are expected to read their electronic mail regularly.Announcement
The 1997-98 edition of this handbook depends heavily on earlier editions prepared by Richard Hodel, David Kraines, Gregory Lawler, and Richard Scoville.Acknowledgments
The assistance of Lewis Blake, Jack Bookman, John Davies, Bonnie Farrell, Gregory Lawler, William Pardon, Chad Schoen, Carolyn Sessoms, Cynthia Wilkerson, and Yunliang Yu, is gratefully acknowledged.
Harold LaytonDirector of Undergraduate Studies29 August 1997
The assistance of John Clyde in preparing the HTML version of this handbook is gratefully acknowledged.
Harold Layton4 February 1998