Master of Arts in Mathematics
400 Level Courses
With the approval of their advisor, students may use a maximum of six (6) semester hours of 400 level courses in mathematics or computer science in their programs.
Theoretical option:
a. required Mathematics courses: 9 SH from Group I
b. electives, additional MAT courses: 15 SH from Groups I, II
c. additional MAT courses: 6 SH from Groups I,II
d. thesis or written comprehensive examination
| Group I courses | ||
| MAT 505 | Logic | 3 SH |
| MAT 507 | Applied Statistics I | 3 SH |
| MAT 526 | Numerical Analysis I | 3 SH |
| MAT 529 | Historical Development of Mathematics | 3 SH |
| MAT 704 | Matrix Theory and Methods | 3 SH |
| Group II courses | ||
| MAT 508 | Applied Statistics II | 3 SH |
| MAT 512-513 | Modern Algebra I, II | 6 SH |
| MAT 514-515 | Real Analysis I, II | 6 SH |
| MAT 522 | Topics in Advanced Geometry | 3 SH |
| MAT 527 | Numerical Analysis II | 3 SH |
| MAT 528 | Number Theory | 3 SH |
| MAT 540 | Topics in Mathematics | 3 SH |
| MAT 708 | Applied Mathematics | 3 SH |
| Thesis Option: | ||
| MAT 592 | Independent Thesis Research in Mathematics | 0-6 SH |
Students must select a Thesis Advisor and Committee and have Thesis Proposal approved by the Committee and the Graduate School before registering for MAT 592.
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