Graduate Degree Program
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM
The Department of Mathematics, Physics and SMED offers a program of study leading to the Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Mathematics and Physics with a concentration in Mathematics. Application for admission may be obtained from the university's Graduate School. Also, a student completing the degree requirements for a Master of Science in Mathematics and Physics with a concentration in Mathematics may elect to further their study to obtain a Ph.D. degree in Science/Mathematics Education (SMED) here at the university or a doctoral program elsewhere.Ìý
For details, contact Dr. Katrina Cunningham, Math Program Leader, at 225-771-3668 or via email katrina_cunningham@subr.edu Ìýor contact Dr. Humberto Munoz, Mathematics Graduate Committee Chair at 225-771-2221 or via email humberto_munoz@subr.edu.
REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.) IN MATHEMATICS & PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN MATHEMATICS
For a Master of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics with a concentration in Mathematics, the thesis option students should complete a minimum of 33 semester credits (27 course credits; 6 thesis credits) and non-thesis option students should complete a minimum of 33 credits (27 course credits; 6 credits for Capstone project/report). The course credits include a required core of 18 semester credits, whether thesis or non-thesis option, 6 semester credits for the research component (Thesis or Capstone project/report), and 9Ìý semester credits of approved electives, all of which are listed below.
The required 24 semester hours for masters in mathematics and physics with a concentraion in mathematics:Ìý
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý MATH 500 - Foundations of Mathematics and Physics (3 hrs.)
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý MATH 533 - Computational Linear Algebra I (3 hrs.) ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
MATH 530 |
Abstract Algebra I |
Ìý 3 hrs. |
MATH 531 |
Abstract Algebra II |
ÌýÌý 3 hrs. |
MATH 565 |
Real Analysis I |
ÌýÌý 3 hrs. |
MATH 566 |
Real Analysis II |
ÌýÌý 3 hrs. |
MATH 599 ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý OR MATH 600 |
MATH 599Ìý Capstone project*ÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý OR Thesis-master's research |
Ìý Ìý0 - 6 hrs. |
MATH 601 |
Comprehensive |
Ìý ÌýÌý0 |
Students who need to take MATH 435 and/or MATH 462 MUST have Associate Chair'sÌýapproval for these '0' credit courses under the master's program.
*Note: Non-thesis option
The approved electives for masters in mathematics and physics with a concentration in mathematics follow.Ìý Select nine (9) semester hours:
MATH 432 |
Elementary Number Theory |
MATH 492 |
Topology |
MATH 501 |
History of Mathematics |
MATH 534 |
Computational Linear Algebra II |
MATH 551 |
Higher Geometry |
MATH 571 |
Numerical Analysis I |
MATH 572 |
Numerical Analysis II |
MATH 577 |
Operational Mathematics I |
MATH 578 |
Operational Mathematics II |
MATH 579 |
Discrete Mathematics |
MATH 586 |
Computers, Statistics & Probability I |
MATH 595 |
Topics in Applied Mathematics |
MATH 598 |
Supervised Research |
Bio/Chem/Phy/Comp.Sci. |
Science Elective (w/Chair's prior approval) |
Bio/Chem/Phy/Comp.Sci. |
Science Elective (w/Chair's prior approval) |
Note: All electives must be approved by the Associate Chair or Mathematics Graduate Advisor
Qualities that characterize our program:
- Challenging and nurturing educational environment
- Solid foundation for the university's doctoral program in Science/Mathematics Education (SMED)
- Low faculty/student ratio to aid in providing proper instructions and services
- Diverse faculty and student populations
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