Mathematics
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from the following types of courses:
one 6000-level sequence consisting of two one-semester courses.
from: MATH 5000 - 6999
from: MATH 6000 - 6999.
from: MATH 6000 - 6999
The written qualifying examinations are given twice a year, in January and August, just before the spring or the fall semester starts. A candidate can fulfill the graduation requirements by passing two written qualifying examinations, chosen from the following set of subjects (corresponding course numbers included in parentheses):
Algebra (6310-6320)
Applied Mathematics (6710-6720)
Differential Equations (6410-6420)
Geometry and Topology (6510-6520)
Numerical Analysis (6610-6620)
Probability (6040)
Real and Complex Analysis (6210-6220)
Statistics (6070)
Each exam lasts three hours and is written at a first year graduate level.
Entering students are required to take the 6000-level course corresponding to a particular exam and use the course materials to prepare for the exams.
Copies of past exams are posted (as pdf files) on the Graduate Program homepage (see Qualifying Examinations).
An oral comprehensive exam can be chosen as an option to fulfill the Master’s degree requirements. This exam is conducted by the student’s supervisory committee.
In case a candidate chooses the option of oral comprehensive exam, the student must complete nine (9) additional credits of a Masters Project, from the following:
from: MATH 6000 - 7999.