MA 190 Contemporary Mathematical Problems
A seminar-style course consisting of an overview of selected contemporary problems and areas in the mathematical sciences. Problems to be discussed will be selected from recent publications in research and applications, famous problems, and outstanding problems of great significance.
Two Million Dollar Prize Problems
Minesweeper
Link to Clay Institute of Mathematics
Description of the P vs NP Problem
Open Research Problem
turbulence
Link to Clay Institute of Mathematics
Description of the Navier-Stokes Equations
Open Research Problem
Evaluation will be by a few papers, a few presentations and participation.
Have you ever wondered what mathematicians really do other than teach Calc, DEs, and DISCO? Have you ever considered majoring in mathematics? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you should take this course and discover what mathematicians do and what exciting mathematics is being done today.   (Maybe you'll win a million dollars!)

RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORES.
REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS MAJORING IN MATH and GRADUATING AFTER 2008