Department of Mathematics at Columbia University

Mathematics Building
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The Columbia Mathematics Department is located in the Mathematics hall on the Morningside campus of Columbia University.
Calculus Courses
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Information on Calculus courses, including placement information and sample syllabi for various levels of study.
Department Seminars
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Numerous faculty and student seminars meet on a weekly basis throughout the academic year.
Research
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Research activity in the department is centered around groups of faculty with common interests in a sub-field of mathematics.
Cantor Lounge
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The Louis Harry Cantor Lounge on the fifth floor of the Mathematics Building plays a crucial role in bringing together graduate students, postdocs, and faculty.
Help Rooms
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Two Help Rooms are available for students seeking assistance with course material. These rooms are staffed by graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
Probability & Financial Mathematics
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The Columbia probability group has a strong interest in several areas of probability theory, including stochastic control, stochastic games, and statistical mechanics and mathematical physics.

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