Are there required “core courses?
Yes! You must take Real Analysis 1 (MATH 5210) and Modern Algebra 1 (MATH 5410). You must take at least two of the following: Complex Analysis 1 (MATH 5510), Applied Mathematics 1 (MATH 5610), Statistical Methods 1 (MATH 5710), Graph Theory (MATH 5340), Topology (MATH 5350), and Numerical Analysis (MATH 5850). You must take at least one two-course sequence (see the Graduate Catalog for examples). • Is there any sort of “entrance exam?” Yes, in a sense. You are required to pass two comprehensive exams: one in calculus and one in linear algebra. The purpose of these exams is to force you to review undergraduate material so that the material is fresh in your mind. In this way, graduate classes based on this background (such as analysis, applied math, and statistics) can go more smoothly. These exams are each offered twice every Fall and Spring semester and once during Summer. You should take these exams as soon as possible (preferably during your first semester). You must take at least on
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