Math Department
(Form)
Mathematics Thesis Application Form
To be completed by Wednesday, May 2
Name:
Email:
Major:
Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics with an Emphasis on Computer Science
Other:
Preferences for Senior Thesis:
(Please do not choose more than two topics with the same advisor.
Your first and second choices should be with different advisors.)
First Choice:
(Select One)
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The Three Special Construction Problems of Ancient Greek Mathematics (Barbanel)
Did Ancient Greek Mathematicians Invent Calculus? (Barbanel)
Approximating Torsional Stiffness in Jawbones (Black)
Lattice points and the geometry of numbers (Friedman)
The cubic and biquadratic equations (Friedman)
The Gaussian Integers (Friedman)
Frieze and wallpaper patterns (Friedman)
pi (Friedman)
Irrational Numbers (Friedman)
Topology and Chemistry (Johnson)
The Mathematics of Navigation (Johnson)
Knot Theory (Johnson)
Colonial-Era Mathematics in the Union Area (Plofker)
Tilings in Medieval Islamic Geometry and Art (Plofker)
Mathematical Translation and Historical Interpretation of Original Sources (Plofker)
Numerical Approximations in Indian Mathematics (Plofker)
Magic Squares and Their History (Plofker)
Set Theory (Taylor)
The Geometry of Multicandidate Voting (Zwicker)
Yes-No Voting, Abstention, and the UN Security Council (Zwicker)
Monotonicity properties of voting rules (Zwicker)
Second Choice:
(Select One)
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The Three Special Construction Problems of Ancient Greek Mathematics (Barbanel)
Did Ancient Greek Mathematicians Invent Calculus? (Barbanel)
Approximating Torsional Stiffness in Jawbones (Black)
Lattice points and the geometry of numbers (Friedman)
The cubic and biquadratic equations (Friedman)
The Gaussian Integers (Friedman)
Frieze and wallpaper patterns (Friedman)
pi (Friedman)
Irrational Numbers (Friedman)
Topology and Chemistry (Johnson)
The Mathematics of Navigation (Johnson)
Knot Theory (Johnson)
Colonial-Era Mathematics in the Union Area (Plofker)
Tilings in Medieval Islamic Geometry and Art (Plofker)
Mathematical Translation and Historical Interpretation of Original Sources (Plofker)
Numerical Approximations in Indian Mathematics (Plofker)
Magic Squares and Their History (Plofker)
Set Theory (Taylor)
The Geometry of Multicandidate Voting (Zwicker)
Yes-No Voting, Abstention, and the UN Security Council (Zwicker)
Monotonicity properties of voting rules (Zwicker)
Third Choice:
(Select One)
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The Three Special Construction Problems of Ancient Greek Mathematics (Barbanel)
Did Ancient Greek Mathematicians Invent Calculus? (Barbanel)
Approximating Torsional Stiffness in Jawbones (Black)
Lattice points and the geometry of numbers (Friedman)
The cubic and biquadratic equations (Friedman)
The Gaussian Integers (Friedman)
Frieze and wallpaper patterns (Friedman)
pi (Friedman)
Irrational Numbers (Friedman)
Topology and Chemistry (Johnson)
The Mathematics of Navigation (Johnson)
Knot Theory (Johnson)
Colonial-Era Mathematics in the Union Area (Plofker)
Tilings in Medieval Islamic Geometry and Art (Plofker)
Mathematical Translation and Historical Interpretation of Original Sources (Plofker)
Numerical Approximations in Indian Mathematics (Plofker)
Magic Squares and Their History (Plofker)
Set Theory (Taylor)
The Geometry of Multicandidate Voting (Zwicker)
Yes-No Voting, Abstention, and the UN Security Council (Zwicker)
Monotonicity properties of voting rules (Zwicker)
Fourth Choice:
(Select One)
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The Three Special Construction Problems of Ancient Greek Mathematics (Barbanel)
Did Ancient Greek Mathematicians Invent Calculus? (Barbanel)
Approximating Torsional Stiffness in Jawbones (Black)
Lattice points and the geometry of numbers (Friedman)
The cubic and biquadratic equations (Friedman)
The Gaussian Integers (Friedman)
Frieze and wallpaper patterns (Friedman)
pi (Friedman)
Irrational Numbers (Friedman)
Topology and Chemistry (Johnson)
The Mathematics of Navigation (Johnson)
Knot Theory (Johnson)
Colonial-Era Mathematics in the Union Area (Plofker)
Tilings in Medieval Islamic Geometry and Art (Plofker)
Mathematical Translation and Historical Interpretation of Original Sources (Plofker)
Numerical Approximations in Indian Mathematics (Plofker)
Magic Squares and Their History (Plofker)
Set Theory (Taylor)
The Geometry of Multicandidate Voting (Zwicker)
Yes-No Voting, Abstention, and the UN Security Council (Zwicker)
Monotonicity properties of voting rules (Zwicker)
I would like to do a one-term senior thesis in the
Fall term
Winter term
I would like to do a two-term senior thesis
I am an ID major and will complete my senior writing
requirement in the other department
Other Comments:
Math Department web pages
Created: 25 Apr 2007
Last modified: Aug 23, 2007 7:16:20 PM
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Thesis Topics for 2007-2008
Thesis Topics - W. Zwicker
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