MATH 1260 — Math Fundamentals for Games
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath FQusually offered: springtypical days: M/W/ThBostonTraditional
Discusses linear algebra and vector geometry in two-, three-, and four-dimensional space. Examines length, dot product, and trigonometry. Introduces linear and affine transformations. Discusses complex numbers in two-space, cross product in three-space, and quaternions in four-space. Provides explicit formulas for rotations in three-space. Examines functions of one argument and treats exponentials and logarithms. Describes parametric curves in space. Discusses binomials, discrete probability, Bézier curves, and random numbers. Concludes with the concept of the derivative, the rules for computing derivatives, and the notion of a differential equation.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 31 | 35 | 89% | 4.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 44 | 44 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 42 | 44 | 95% | 2.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 100% · T 0% · W 100% · Th 100% · F 0%
Common patterns: MWR (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- Matthew Webber (74% of students) · reviews
- Elizabeth Wilson (26% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list MATH 1260 in their prerequisites.
Links
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