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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: University Catalog 2012-2013 Program: Mathematics, M.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Mathematics, M.S.

The Master of Science degree in Mathematics is offered in two options. Option 1 is a flexible program that can be concentrated on pure mathematics or incorporate elements of both pure and applied mathematics. Option 2 emphasizes applied mathematics. Both options prepare the student for higher mathematical work in industry, business, or government, for teaching in a community college, and for further graduate work in the respective areas.

Admission to the Program

Admission to the University is governed by general University requirements. For admission to the MS degree program, the candidate’s preparation should be substantially equivalent to that required for a Cal State L.A. Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.

Requirements for the Degree (minimum 45 units)

A minimum of 45 units is required, with at least 23 units in 500-level courses. Students must successfully complete either comprehensive examinations or a thesis in addition to course requirements.

Comprehensive Examination or Thesis (0, 1–4 units)

 

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
MATH 596 - Comprehensive Examination (0)

or

MATH 599 - Thesis (1–4)

A. Comprehensive Examination

 

Option 1: Students must pass two of the following three exams:
  • Abstract Algebra
  • Complex Analysis
  • Topology
     
Option 2: Students must pass two of the following three exams:
  • Applied linear analysis
  • Complex analysis
  • Numerical analysis.
Note:

Students should expect to take the comprehensive examinations (MATH 596) the quarter they complete all course work on their program and must comply with college and departmental requirements.

B. Thesis

Subject to approval by the graduate adviser, students may be permitted to do directed research with a faculty member and write a thesis in lieu of taking comprehensive examinations.

Options

  • General Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics

Option 1: General Mathematics (45 units)

 

Required Courses (25 -28 units)

 

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
MATH 530 - Topology (4)
MATH 540A - Abstract Algebra I (4)
MATH 540B - Abstract Algebra II (4)
MATH 562 - Advanced Complex Analysis (4)
MATH 580 - Real Analysis (4)

or

MATH 502A - Applied Linear Analysis (4)
MATH 550 - Seminar: Algebra (4)

or

MATH 551 - Seminar: Analysis (4)

or

MATH 552 - Seminar: Topology and Geometry (4)

or

MATH 553 - Seminar: Applied Mathematics (4)
MATH 559 - Mathematical Exposition (2)

or

MATH 599 - Thesis (1–4)
Electives (17-20 units)

Select from 400 and 500-level Math courses. With graduate adviser approval, 8 units may be taken in related areas.

Option 2: Applied Mathematics (45 units)

 

Required Courses (25-28 units)

 

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
MATH 502A - Applied Linear Analysis (4)
MATH 502B - Applied Linear Analysis (4)
MATH 570 - Numerical Linear Algebra (4)
MATH 571 - Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations (4)
MATH 562 - Advanced Complex Analysis (4)
MATH 521 - Mathematical Modeling (4)

or

MATH 522 - Optimization (4)
MATH 559 - Mathematical Exposition (2)

or

MATH 599 - Thesis (1–4)

Electives (17-20 units)

Select from 400 and 500-level math courses. With graduate adviser approval, 8 units may be taken in related areas.

Notes:





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