MATH 4480 Topics in Mathematics

Course overview

Department

Mathematics

School

MCAS

Credits

3

Level

Undergraduate

Offered

Periodically in the Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites

Varies according to course topics.

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Requirements fulfilled

• Mathematics B.A.: 4000-level Mathematics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
• Mathematics B.S.: 4000-level Mathematics elective options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
• Computer Science B.S.: Upper-level mathematics option (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

Based on 240 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

• Dylan Thurston
  Fall 2026, Spring 2026 · Official rating 3.92/5
• Chi-Keung Cheung
  Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.48/5
• Claire Frechette
  Spring 2025, Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.03/5
• Julia Grigsby
  Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.43/5
• Keaton Quinn
  Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.78/5
• Moon Duchin
  Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.78/5
• Rishi Sonthalia
  Fall 2025, Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.21/5
• Erika Ward
  Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.30/5
• Mark Reeder
  Spring 2026 · Official rating 5.00/5

Sections

• Section 01
  Fall 2026 · Dylan Thurston · Campion Hall 235 MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered