Master of Arts in Mathematics

Preparation

If a student has not completed the following courses or their equivalents before entering the program, he or she may be admitted conditionally.

All of the following

Math 320 - Abstract Algebra (3 units) Math 330 - Advanced Calculus (3 units) Math 524 - Linear Algebra (3 units)

Required Courses (30 units)

Complete 30 units of approved 500-, 600-, and 700- level courses.

All of the following

Math 620 - Groups, Rings and Fields (3 units) Math 630 - Applied Real Analysis (3 units)

One of the following

Math 621 - Advanced Topics in Algebra (3 units) Math 625 - Algebraic Coding Theory (3 units) Math 626 - Cryptography (3 units)

One of the following

Math 633 - Advanced Topics in Analysis (3 units) Math 668 - Applied Fourier Analysis (3 units)

Adviser

Christopher O’Neill
Associate Professor
GMCS-570
[email protected]

Other requirements

Course selection.
At least 24 units must be in mathematics, and at least 21 units must be at the 600-level or above. Math 600, 601, and 602 may not be part of this degree. No more than a total of six units of Math 797 and 798 will be accepted toward the degree.

Thesis.
Students must select Plan A and complete Math 797 and Math 799A. Students are advised that a thesis normally takes a year to complete. All active assistant, associate and full professors of mathematics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are available to serve as thesis chairs or second committee members. Third committee members must be professors from a different SDSU department.