Department of Mathematics and Statistics, CSULB
Master of Science in Mathematics
Option in Applied Mathematics (Major Code: MATHMS02)
PREREQUISITES for the MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS:
(1) A bachelor's degree in mathematics, physics, or engineering or a bachelor's degree with at least 24 upper division units in mathematics from an accredited college or university.
(2) A grade of C or above in the following courses or their equivalents:
- MATH 247 Introduction to Linear Algebra
- MATH 323 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
- MATH 361A Introduction to Mathematical Analysis I
- MATH 361B Introduction to Mathematical Analysis II
- MATH 364A Ordinary Differential Equations I
- MATH/STAT 380 Probability and Statistics
Deficiencies will be determined by the graduate advisor.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS for the MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS ( Code MATHMS02)
Option in Applied Mathematics (Major Code: MATHMS02)
1. A minimum of 30 graduate and upper division units approved by the graduate advisor, and including
(a) three of the following courses:
- MATH 563 Applied Analysis,
- MATH 570 Partial Differential Equations,
- MATH 576 Numerical Analysis, and
- MATH 579 Mathematical Modeling.
(b) three additional courses selected from:
- MATH 564 Applied Nonlinear Ordinary Differential Equations
- MATH 573 Scientific Computing
- MATH 574 Stochastic Calculus and Applications
- MATH 575 Calculus of Variations
- MATH 577 Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations
- MATH 578 Numerical Linear Algebra, and
- the course in 1.(a) not used to satisfy that requirement
2. Complete one of the following
(a) Pass a comprehensive written examination in two areas of Applied Mathematics and/or Statistics. The areas of examination for the Masters in Applied Mathematics are Applied Nonlinear ODEs, Numerical Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, and Statistical Inference (starting Fall 2007), but at least one area from Numerical Analysis and Partial Differential Equations. Click here for more detail.
(b) Subject to the approval of the proposal by the Applied Mathematics Committee in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, write a thesis in applied mathematics. Click here for more detail.
(c) Subject to the approval of the Applied Mathematics Committee in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, complete an applied mathematics project with a local company under the guidance of a faculty advisor in applied mathematics and a project leader from the company. Click here for more detail.
Advancement to Candidacy
Advancement to candidacy is a step every graduate student at CSULB must take on the way to a Master's degree. It signifies the approval by the Department and the College of a plan of study. Students should consult with the graduate advisor during their first semester regarding the requirements for advancement. Normally, these requirements are:
(1) Classified status (satisfactory removal of deficiencies).
(2) Satisfactory completion of the Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE). [Consult the Testing Office, room SSA-216, phone (562) 985-4006 for information regarding this examination.]
(3) A minimum 3.0 overall GPA and a GPA of at least 3.0 in all units - at least 6 - undertaken for that student's program.
(4) Enrollment in a regular (fall or spring) session.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics requires students to file for advancement to candidacy after they have satisfactorily completed 6 units of the program. The graduate advisor will assist students in this filing. Students cannot take the Masters comprehensive exams and cannot file the Request to Graduate unless they have been or are being advanced to candidacy.
When filing for advancement to candidacy, each student, in consultation with the graduate advisor, must prepare an Approved Program of Study consisting of a minimum of 30 units of courses which satisfy the degree requirements. Students must satisfactorily complete these courses as part of their degree requirements. If a student cannot complete a course listed on his or her approved program, and wishes to take a different course, then he or she must file a Change of Approved Program form. Again, the student must consult with and have the approval of the graduate advisor regarding this change.
More Info on Comprehensive Examinations
A student who elects to take two comprehensive examinations (rather than write a thesis or a project) must observe the following rules:
(1) The student must sign up for and take both comprehensive examinations in the same semester. The examinations are administered during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th weeks of each semester.
(2) A student who fails one or both of the examinations on the first attempt may take the examinations a second time. A grade of C or higher in one of the two examinations will suffice to pass that examination, although a failed examination must still be repeated.
More Info on Thesis
If a student wishes to write a thesis, it is that student's responsibility to seek out a thesis advisor. A thesis is then written in consultation with the faculty advisor who will guide the student in choosing a thesis topic and supervise the process of writing the thesis. After a thesis topic is chosen, it must be approved by the Applied Math Committee. A thesis committee of three faculty members, including the thesis advisor, is then chosen to approve the final work. During the writing of the thesis, the student enrolls in MATH 698 for a maximum of six units.
More Info on Project
An applied mathematics project is to provide a real industrial experience. If a student wishes to work on a project, she/he should consults with applied math faculty members and seek out a project faculty advisor. A project is then completed with a written final report under the guidance of a faculty advisor in applied mathematics and a project leader from the company. An oral report on the project and its outcomes is to be presented to the department. A project is initiated after the appropriate coursework has been completed and require the approval of the Applied Mathematics Committee. A project committee consisting of the project leader from the company and three faculty members, including the project faculty advisor, will judge the final work. During the implementation of the project students are required to enroll in Math 698 for a maximum of six units.
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