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Graduate School Course Catalog 2011-2013 
    
Graduate School Course Catalog 2011-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematics, Pure Mathematics Concentration, M.S.


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Admission Requirements


Unconditional admission to either of the two graduate programs in mathematics requires completion of the following undergraduate courses with an overall average of “B” or above: three semesters of calculus, one semester each of linear algebra, differential equations, abstract algebra, and advanced calculus.

General Mathematics Program, Concentration in Pure Mathematics


 

1. A minimum of 30 semester hours:


A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate mathematics courses with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

3. Mathematics elective courses:


12 semester hours chosen from any MATG offering, except

4. Successful completion


Successful completion of a reading proficiency examination in a foreign language or an examination in statistical concepts, or demonstration of proficiency in a modern computer programming language, or completion of an approved graduate statistics course.

5. Successful completion of a comprehensive written examination.


 

6. Successful completion of an oral examination associated with the thesis.


 

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