Mathematics, MA

Program Overview

This Master's program in Mathematics requires 33 units of coursework, including core courses in higher algebra, real analysis, and functional analysis. Students can choose from a range of electives in applied mathematics, pure mathematics, and statistics. The program culminates in a thesis, writing project, or comprehensive exam.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Master's Requirements (33 units)
• - Core Courses (21 units)
• -- CS 200W - Graduate Technical Writing 3 unit(s) (GWAR)
• -- MATH 221A - Higher Algebra I 3 unit(s)
• -- MATH 221B - Higher Algebra II 3 unit(s)
• -- MATH 231A - Real Analysis 3 unit(s)
• -- MATH 231B - Functional Analysis 3 unit(s)
• - Complete Two Courses From:
• -- MATH 229 - Advanced Matrix Theory 3 unit(s)
• -- MATH 238 - Advanced Complex Variables 3 unit(s)
• -- MATH 275A - Topology 3 unit(s)
• -- MATH 279A - Graph Theory 3 unit(s)
• - Electives (6 units)
• -- Complete two courses from:
• --- MATH 203 - Applied Mathematics, Computation, and Statistics Projects 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 213A - Introduction to Smooth Manifolds 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 226 - Theory of Numbers 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 229 - Advanced Matrix Theory 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 233A - Applied Mathematics I 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 234 - Advanced Dynamical Systems 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 238 - Advanced Complex Variables 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 243A - Numerical Solution of PDEs 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 243M - Numerical Linear Algebra 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 261A - Regression Theory and Methods 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 263 - Stochastic Processes 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 275A - Topology 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 275B - Advanced Topics in Topology 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 279A - Graph Theory 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 279B - Advanced Graph Theory 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 285M - Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics 3 unit(s)
• --- MATH 297A - Preparation for Writing Project, Research Project or Thesis 3 unit(s)
• - Additional Electives (3 units)
• -- Complete an additional 100-level or 200-level courses selected in consultation with MA Mathematics advisor.
Elective courses may include a maximum of 3 units of MATH 280 and/or MATH 297A . Courses excluded: MATH 102 , MATH 105 , MATH 106 , MATH 201A , MATH 287 .
• - Culminating Experience (3 units)
• -- Plan A (Thesis)
• --- MATH 299 - Master’s Thesis 1-4 unit(s) (3 units required)
• ---- Oral Presentation
• ---- Oral Defense
• -- Plan B (Writing Project)
• --- MATH 298 - Special Study 1-4 unit(s) (3 units required)
• ---- Oral Presentation
• ---- Oral Defense
• -- Plan B (Comprehensive Exam)
• ---- Additional 3-unit elective selected in consultation with graduate advisor
• ---- Comprehensive Exam