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For Tulane math students

Resources

A concise set of academic links, references, and tools for Tulane students interested in mathematics.

Coursework

Proofs

  • How to Prove It

    Daniel Velleman's standard introduction to proof: logic, quantifiers, induction, relations, and mathematical writing.

LaTeX

  • Overleaf

    Online LaTeX editor for writing problem sets and notes in the browser.

  • MacTeX for macOS

    Local LaTeX distribution for macOS. Terminal install: `brew install --cask mactex-no-gui`.

  • MiKTeX for Windows

    Local LaTeX distribution for Windows. Terminal install: `winget install MiKTeX.MiKTeX`.

  • TeX Live for Linux

    Standard LaTeX distribution for Linux. On Debian or Ubuntu, a common terminal install is `sudo apt install texlive-full`.

Putnam

  • Putnam Archive

    Problems and solutions from past Putnam competitions, maintained by Kiran Kedlaya.

  • Official Putnam information (MAA)

    Competition overview, institutional participation details, and current announcements.

  • Putnam and Beyond

    A standard text for students who want a sustained collection of advanced competition problems and solutions.

Research

Grad School

Careers

Books

  • Abstract Algebra

    Dummit and Foote's standard undergraduate algebra text on groups, rings, fields, and Galois theory.

  • Introduction to Real Analysis

    Bartle and Sherbert's rigorous introduction to limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, and sequences of functions.

  • Book of Proof

    Richard Hammack's free proof text, useful alongside a first formal course in proof writing.