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.