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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 775 - Advanced Study of Topics in Probability

    (3 units)
    Variable content based on faculty and student interests. May be repeated when course content differs.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of probability and statistics.


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  • MATH 776 - Topics in Algebra and Discrete Math for High School Teachers

    (1 to 3 units)
    Intended for students of the MATM program and inservice training for active secondary teachers. May be repeated when course content differs.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in algebra and discrete math.


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  • MATH 777 - Topics in Analysis for High School Teachers

    (1 to 3 units)
    Intended for students of the MATM program and inservice training for active secondary teachers. May be repeated when course content differs.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in analysis.


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  • MATH 778 - Topics in Applied Math for High School Teachers

    (1 to 3 units)
    Intended for students of the MATM program and inservice training for active secondary teachers. May be repeated when course content differs.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in applied mathematics.


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  • MATH 780 - Topics in Advanced Mathematics

    (1 to 3 units)
    Variable content chosen from such topics as mathematical methods in applied science, manifold theory, functional analysis, or geometric methods in ODE theory. May be repeated when course content differs.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an advanced level of competency in mathematics.


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  • MATH 786 - Cooperative Game Theory

    (3 units)
    Shapley-Bondareva Theorem, convex games, market games, assignment games, permutation games, Shapley value, power indices, multilinear extensions, ordinal preference matching games, NTU games, Scarf Theorem.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the main theories (and proofs) from classical TU cooperative game theory, including the Shapley-Bondareva theorem, and the theory of convex games, market games, and the Shapley Value, as well as the Scarf theorem for NTU games.
    2. demonstrate understanding of the main theories (and proofs) from the broad area of matching games, including the assignment game, permutation game, houseswapping game, and marriage game.
    3. read a research paper (in the area of cooperative game theory) from a journal and present it in a lucid manner.


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  • MATH 793 - Independent Study

    (1 to 3 units)
    Individual study conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Limited to 6 credits except under special circumstances.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate understanding of the methods discussed in class.
    2. apply methods discussed in class to research questions.
    3. articulate the relationship of methods discussed in class to the broader field of probability and statistics.


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  • MATH 794 - Research in Mathematical Sciences

    (.5 units)
    This course provides an overview of the current research topics and methods in the mathematical sciences. It covers professional preparation and presentation of mathematical and scientific research results. Maximum of 2 units.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 2

    Units of Lecture: .5
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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  • MATH 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 unit)
    Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Units of Independent Study: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate comprehensive knowledge in the broad area of their graduate training.


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  • MATH 899 - Graduate Advisement

    (1 to 4 units)
    Provides access to faculty for continued consultation and advisement. No grade is filed and credits may not be applied to any degree requirements. Limited to 8 credits (2 semester) enrollment. For non-thesis master’s degree students only.

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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