Mathematics Bootcamp

Mathematics Bootcamp

A rigorous program to help bridge
the gap between introductory and graduate math courses.

    Program Outline

    An intense mathematics program to aid in preparing students for rigorous graduate programs in mathematics, physics, engineering, economics or finance. The program aims to build a solid foundation in calculus, linear algebra, etc, which are minimum requirements for top-ranked graduate programs around the world. The program will contain the following eight modules. Each module will have 12 lectures (1.5 hrs long) and will be held over approximately 6 weeks.
    • Module 1: Linear Algebra
    • Module 2: Multivariable Calculus
    • Module 3: Differential Equations & PDEs
    • Module 4: Differential Geometry Module 
    • Module 5: Real Analysis
    • Module 6: Complex Analysis
    • Module 7: Stochastic Calculus
    • Module 8: Mathematical Statistics

    Upcoming Modules

    Module 1 - Linear Algebra​​​

    Those attending the Linear Algebra module will gain proficiency in doing technical computations involving matrices such as solving eigenvalue problems and computing determinants. They will also be able to make the connection between such concrete computations and more abstract notions of vector spaces and linear maps between them.

    Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

    • Evaluate mathematical expressions to compute quantities that deal with linear systems.
    • Characterize a linear system in terms of the number of solutions, and whether the system is consistent or inconsistent.
    • Apply elementary row operations to solve linear systems of equations. Characterize a set of vectors in terms of linear combinations, their span, and how they are related to each other geometrically.
    • Characterize a set of vectors and linear systems using the concept of linear independence.
    • Construct dependence relations between linearly dependent vectors.
    • Identify and construct linear transformations of a matrix.
    • Characterize linear transformations as onto and/or one-to-one.
    Module 2 - Multivariable Calculus​

    In this course, students will learn how the notions of calculus are extended to functions of more than one variable in ways that facilitate both computational and geometric aspects. The course will have a strong geometric emphasis and will furnish the students with expertise in higher dimensional theorems such as Green’s theorem, Stokes’s theorem, and Gauss’s divergence theorem.

    Module 3 - Differential Equations & PDEs​

    Students of this course will learn about ordinary differential equations and partial differential equations which form the central core of many branches of sciences as well as finance and economics. They will learn to apply many powerful analytical tools, such as the series method, Laplace transforms, and Fourier transforms, to solve these equations.

    Module 4 - Differential Geometry

    As a result of this course, students in many branches of physical sciences, mathematics, and machine learning, will have the powerful tool of analyzing the geometry of higher dimensional curved spaces and describe the dynamics of systems of interest. The students will learn about the formal aspects of derivatives and integration of functions and their generalizations on such curved spaces of arbitrary dimensions.

    Program Structure

    Cycle 1

    • Module 1 – From 13th August To 22nd September
    • Module 2 – From 13th August To 20th September

    Cycle 2

    • Module 3 – Late September
    • Module 4 – Early November

    Upcoming Cycles

    • TBA

    Program Leads

    Dr. Tibra Ali

    Tibra Ali is a theoretical physicist with a strong research interests in string theory, quantum field theory, holographic duality and related areas. He has over a decade of experience teaching at highly reputed international educational programs including the Perimeter Scholars International at the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Canada. He is passionate about raising the standard of physics and mathematics education and research in Bangladesh.

    Dr. Syed Hasibul Hassan Chowdhury

    Dr. Syed Hasibul Hassan Chowdhury obtained his PhD degree in mathematics (specialising in mathematical physics) in 2013 from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. Earlier, he did his B. Sc and M. Sc in Physics from the Physics department of Dhaka University.

    Program Fees

    BDT 9000 per module* (all inclusive)

    *Installments available