Master of Science in Mathematics Course & Exam Requirements
Traditional Mathematics Masters Program
Required Course Descriptions
MATH 5053 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 5203 Linear Algebra and Module Theory (requires first passing the Algebra Preliminary Exam)
MATH 5204 Algebra (requires first passing the Algebra Preliminary Exam)
MATH 5266 Real Analysis (requires first passing the Real Analysis Preliminary Exam)
MATH 5302 Applied Complex Analysis
MATH 5542 Topology
MATH 5597 Comprehensive Examination
MATH 5599 Thesis
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*Electives
Specialization in Applied Mathematics
Required Course Descriptions
MATH 4982 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics
MATH 5053 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 5203 Linear Algebra and Module Theory (requires first passing the Algebra Preliminary Exam)
MATH 5266 Real Analysis (requires first passing the Real Analysis Preliminary Exam)
MATH 5302 Applied Complex Analysis
MATH 5371 Methods of Applied Mathematics
MATH 5597 Comprehensive Examination
MATH 5599 Thesis
MATH 5651 Numerical Analysis
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**Electives for Specialization in Applied Mathematics
Exam Requirements
Preliminary written examinations are required in the areas of undergraduate analysis and algebra. Comprehensive oral examinations are also required that cover graduate analysis, graduate algebra and a third approved topic. The written examinations are usually completed by the end of the first year and the orals are taken in the last quarter of study.
