Program Requirements

The degree of M.S. requires students to take 36 credit hours beyond the foundation preparation requirements. Course selections will be arranged in consultation with a faculty advisor while preparing the CPS. Students selecting the extended course work option must complete MATH 6837 (Research Project 1). This is to be taken after successfully completing nine hours of core and during the last 9 hours of course work. MATH 6838 (Research Project II) can be completed following MATH 6837 with faculty advisor approval prior to registration.

Core Requirements (18 Hours)

MATH 5131	Abstract Algebra
MATH 5132	Real Analysis
MATH 5136	Ordinary Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems

Students will select three courses from the following:

MATH 5133	Complex Analysis
MATH 5134	Logic
MATH 5137	Topology and Geometry
MATH 5231	Linear Algebra
MATH 5330	Mathematical Software & Modeling Simulation
MATH 5333	Numerical Analysis
MATH 5431	Mathematical Modeling in the Applied Sciences
STAT 5431	Theory and Application of Probability

Thesis Option (18 Hours)

MATH, STAT courses, 5000-6000 level	12 hours
MATH 6939 Master's Thesis Research	6 hours

Extended Course Work Option (18 Hours)

MATH, STAT courses, 5000-6000 level	6 hours
MATH Electives, 4000*-6000 level	6 hours
MATH 6837 and MATH 6838 Research Project I & II	3 hours

* With advisers approval, two of the following may count towards the Master's Degree as a 4000-level elective if taken as a graduate student at UHCL:

MATH 4431	Introduction to Analysis
MATH 4232	Introduction to Abstract Algebra
or MATH 4133	Introduction to Topology

Note: Provided that equivalent courses have not been completed previously.

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