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Algebra 1
 
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Geometry
 
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Algebra 2
 
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Precalculus or Trigonometry
 
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Algebra-based probability and statistics
 
#6
Calculus-based probability and statistics
 
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AP Calculus AB or Calc 1
 
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AP Calculus BC or Calc 2
 
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Multivariable calculus
 
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Linear algebra
 
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Differential equations
 
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Real Analysis
 
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Topology
 
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Abstract Algebra
 
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Functional Analysis
 
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Linear and nonlinear optimization
 
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Stochastic Processes
 
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Discrete math/Foundations of computing
 
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Group Theory
 
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Other (please write)
 
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« on: August 16, 2016, 07:36:51 PM »

Hey y'all! 

Just thought I'd do a survey here, as I was interested what the different backgrounds were for folks here in math.  There seems to be a big diversity in college majors among folks on this site, so the distribution should be pretty interesting.

Personally, I've done up through multivariable calculus plus calc-based stats, linear algebra, and diffeq as well as a fairly proof-heavy discrete math class (related to computability theory), but I haven't taken any purely proof-based math classes yet.  Obviously I left out a lot of upper-level math/stats classes, but it would be fascinating to see what results we get here. 
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« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2016, 09:09:19 PM »

Pretty much everything on the list except topology, but that's because I never got into abstract geometry.  Probably the most fascinating math classes I had back in the day were on information theory.  Number one thing you learn in those is there is no such thing as an unbreakable code.  The best you can do is make it too time consuming and hope no one knows a more elegant and quicker way to decode the message.
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« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2016, 09:10:00 PM »

I'll add partial differential equations, abstract algebra II, and differential geometry. I was never at a school that offered linear optimization.
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« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2016, 09:21:27 PM »

First five plus AP Calc AB.
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« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2016, 10:58:11 PM »

Is game theory considered a mathematical discipline or an application of probability?
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« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2016, 11:35:55 PM »

Is game theory considered a mathematical discipline or an application of probability?
Game theory generally doesn't involve any probability at all. It's an area of applied mathematics most commonly used in economics. The games studied are usually deterministic games where the results depend upon player decisions rather than random chance.
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« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2016, 12:18:12 AM »

First three. I'm also going to be taking AP Stats this year, which would fall under Algebra-based probability and statistics.
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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2016, 12:43:34 AM »

First 4
+ AP Calculus AB
+ Game Theory / Recreational Problem Solving (college)

(and I took a course so I could better teach Elementary Math)
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« Reply #8 on: August 17, 2016, 12:45:46 AM »

Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
PreCalculus/Statistics
Some Linear Algebra

Calculus I to come next Spring, will probably dread it..
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« Reply #9 on: August 17, 2016, 01:28:26 AM »

Is game theory considered a mathematical discipline or an application of probability?
Game theory generally doesn't involve any probability at all. It's an area of applied mathematics most commonly used in economics. The games studied are usually deterministic games where the results depend upon player decisions rather than random chance.

Most of the stuff we studied had to do with mixing and Bayesian equilibria which required some basic probability analysis which is why I framed it in such a way.  Maybe that's only a small part of game theory applications though.
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« Reply #10 on: August 17, 2016, 07:01:30 AM »

first 4
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« Reply #11 on: August 17, 2016, 09:39:16 AM »

I clicked what I could, but then my head started to hurt.  Here's what I've taken (junior high and beyond):

7th: Pre-Algebra
8th: Algebra

9th: Geometry
10th: Algebra II
11th: Pre-Calculus
12th: AP Statistics

FR: Calculus
SO: Statistics for Business and Statistics for Business Strategy
JR:  math
SR: See above
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« Reply #12 on: August 17, 2016, 09:52:46 AM »

The classes I took in high school covered the first seven, multivariable calculus, and differential equations. I hated calculus so much.
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« Reply #13 on: August 17, 2016, 11:41:28 AM »

All through Differential equations
Abstract Algebra
Discrete Mathematics
Group Theory
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« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2016, 01:37:54 PM »

Everything up to and including real analysis. Some of the other stuff I've studied, but not in a formal classroom setting.
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« Reply #15 on: August 17, 2016, 07:27:31 PM »

Only the first four
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« Reply #16 on: August 18, 2016, 11:16:07 AM »

all of the first 8 options except the seventh. i am, however, competent at everything on the list down to differential equations (inclusive) plus linear/nonlinear optimization.
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« Reply #17 on: August 18, 2016, 07:31:54 PM »

I JUST BARELY passed Algebra 1...and I had to in order to graduate, ROFL.  Smiley
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