Summer Upper Level Math Courses Online?

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The discussion centers on the search for online summer courses in Advanced Math, Advanced Calculus, and Real Analysis for an Economics major at Florida International University (FIU). The user highlights specific course prerequisites, including MAA 3200 for Advanced Calculus and MAA 4211 for Real Analysis. Recommendations include exploring distance learning options at Louisiana State University (LSU) and Athabasca University, although the latter has a high cost of $1,000 per unit. The user expresses interest in finding affordable online courses, particularly from institutions in developing countries like India.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of MAA 3200 Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
  • Familiarity with MAA 4211 Advanced Calculus
  • Knowledge of MAA 5616 Introduction to Real Analysis
  • Basic awareness of distance learning platforms and course offerings
NEXT STEPS
  • Research online course offerings at Louisiana State University (LSU) for advanced math classes
  • Investigate Athabasca University's higher-level math courses and their costs
  • Explore open universities in India for affordable online math courses
  • Look into the availability of online courses in differential equations and partial differential equations (PDEs)
USEFUL FOR

Students pursuing advanced mathematics, particularly those in economics or related fields, as well as anyone seeking online learning options for higher-level math courses.

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Econ Major here. I plan to graduate in spring 2016 and from there apply to economics grad programs. I still need to take Advanced Math and Advanced Calculus, and Real Analysis, all of which are not available during the summer at my uni (Florida International University). Anyone know of any online distance learning programs or colleges in the South Florida area that would allow me to take any of these classes before I start applying to grad schools in the fall of 2016?

Here are the course descriptions from the FIU Math and Stats Dept page:

MAA 3200 Introduction to Advance Mathematics (3). Topics include: naive set theory, functions, cardinality, sequences of real numbers and limits. Emphasis on formal proofs.
Prerequisite: MAC 2313 (Calc III)

MAA 4211 Advanced Calculus (3). An intense study of the foundations of calculus. Topics may include: the real number system, continuity, differentiation, Riemann-Stieltjes integration, and series of functions. Note: The student must complete MAA 3200 before attempting this course.
Prerequisites: MAC 2313 (Calc III), MAS 3105 (Linear Algebra) and MAA 3200 (Adv. Math)

MAA 5616 Introduction to Real Analysis (3). Lebesgue Measure and Integral with applications to Integral Transforms. Prerequisites: Any one of MAS 3105 (Linear Algebra), MAA 4211 (Advanced Calculus), MAP 4401 (Advanced Differential Equations), or MAA4212 (Topics in Advanced Calculus).
 
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Advanced courses are hard to find online, as there is a much stronger market for introductory courses.

I do recall taking linear algebra through LSU many years ago, and LSU does have more advanced math courses available through distance learning than many other places. I'm not sure these are the ones you need though. See:

https://is.lsu.edu/courselist.asp?cat=Mathematics&nid=102&pg=
 
I've been wondering the same. Since I'm taking an abstract algebra and analysis unit, I've been wondering whether differential equations and PDEs units are delivered online? I'd like to take pure maths and theoretical computer science units exclusive so I'd like to fast-track the required DE/ PDE units for my program.

For that reason, I've been thinking about utilising open universities in some English-speaking developing nation like India. Theoretically, the unit costs would be significantly lower and maths is a universal language to boot. Unfortunately, I'm finding it quite daunting going through all the potential universities and wonder if anyone is familiar with providers in that part of the world.

PS:
Athabasca offers "higher-level" units...
http://www.athabascau.ca/course/ug_area/science.php

The negative is the $1,000 per unit price...
 
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