University General Course Catalog 2012-2013

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Mathematics, M.S.

Admission to the Graduate Program

Students should ensure that they are in compliance with all the requirements of the Graduate School. A candidate must submit transcripts, at least one letter of recommendation, and a satisfactory Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General score.

It is strongly recommended that applicants take the Mathematics portion of the GRE in addition to the General portion. Candidates whose native language is not English must include a TOEFL score. Admissions are on a rolling basis. To guarantee full consideration, apply by March 1 (for Spring admission, by November 1).

Completion of the Graduate Program

The residence requirements and the limits on transfer and graduate special credits, set forth by the Graduate School, apply to all students.

Programs of Study

There are three programs of study for the Master of Science degree in mathematics - the Pure Mathematics Emphasis, the Applied Mathematics Emphasis, and the Statistics Emphasis.

Pure Mathematics Emphasis:

This emphasis provides a solid foundation in the theoretical aspects of mathematics.

Students must successfully complete

MATH 713 - Abstract and Real Analysis (3 units)
MATH 731 - Modern Algebra (3 units)

And at least one of the following three courses:

MATH 714 - Abstract and Real Analysis (3 units)
MATH 732 - Modern Algebra (3 units)
MATH 741 - Topology (3 units)

Applied Mathematics Emphasis:

This emphasis provides a broad technical background for solving real-world problems.

An internship may be included in the plan of study, subject to availability and approval of the graduate advisor.

Students are required to complete

MATH 713 - Abstract and Real Analysis (3 units)

As well as one of the following sequences:

MATH 721 - Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos I (3 units) AND
MATH 722 - Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos II (3 units)
OR
MATH 751 - Operations Research I (3 units) AND
MATH 752 - Operations Research II (3 units)
OR
MATH 753 - Stoch Models/Simulatn (3 units) AND
STAT 754 - Mathematical Statistics (3 units)
OR
MATH 761 - Methods in Applied Math I (3 units) AND
MATH 762 - Methods in Applied Math II (3 units)

Statistics Emphasis:

This emphasis provides students with technical background in the theory, methods, and applications of statistics to prepare them for an industrial career or for doctoral studies in statistics.

Students are required to complete

MATH 661 - Probability Theory (3 units)
STAT 652 - Continuous Statistics (3 units)
MATH 713 - Abstract and Real Analysis (3 units)
STAT 754 - Mathematical Statistics (3 units)
STAT 755 - Multivariate Data Analysis (3 units)

And at least one of the following courses:

MATH 753 - Stoch Models/Simulatn (3 units)
STAT 756 - Survival Analysis (3 units)
STAT 757 - Applied Regression Analysis (3 units)
STAT 758 - Time Series Analysis (3 units)

There are two degree plans within each program of study:

Plan A (Thesis):

This plan requires students to write and successfully defend a thesis. Students must complete at least 30 credits of acceptable graduate courses, of which at least 18 credits must be at the 700 level Up to six of these 18 may be MATH 797 or STAT 797 , Thesis.

Plan B (Non-thesis):

This plan requires students to pass a comprehensive examination given by the department. Students must complete at least 32 credits of acceptable graduate courses, of which at least 18 credits must be at the 700- level.

Note(s):

In all cases, at least 24 credit hours of courses numbered 600 or higher must be taken in the Mathematics and Statistics Department including at least 18 credits at the 700 level. For the statistics emphasis, students who have taken MATH 461 and STAT 452 can waive this requirement. However, they cannot get graduate credits for MATH 661 and STAT 652 unless they have taken these courses under these numbers. Only students in the Statistics emphasis may get 700 level credits for STAT 757 . Students should be sure they are in compliance with all requirements of the Graduate school.

Advising

Each graduate student is required to meet with his/her Advisory Committee Chair at least two weeks before the end of each semester to discuss his/her progress and approve class schedules for the following semester. All graduate level classes that are counting towards the 32 (non-thesis option) or 30 (thesis option) hours of required graduate credits have to be approved by the student’s Advisory Committee Chair prior to taking these classes.

In addition to the required meeting with their Advisory Committee Chair every semester, we require our graduate students to fill out and submit to the Graduate School their Program of Study by the end of their 2nd semester in our Graduate Program.

Graduate students need to follow all policies of the UNR Graduate School. In particular, they need to make sure that they file all forms required by the Graduate School on time. For pertinent information and important dates, please see the Graduate School web site.