Mathematics M.S./Statistics M.S.

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Dual Master’s Degrees

The graduate plan in Mathematics and Statistics leads to a Master of Science degree in Mathematics and a Master of Science degree in Statistics. This plan emphasizes a curriculum that is designed to educate students in both mathematics and statistics. The plan is suitable for students with degrees in engineering, science or other fields with an undergraduate background in mathematics.

Degree Requirements

Math/Stat Core Requirements (33 hours)

The following courses or their approved substitutes are required:

MATH 5131 - Abstract Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5132 - Real Analysis Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5136 - Ordinary Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5231 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5431 - Advanced Probability Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5432 - Principles of Statistical Inference Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5531 - Multivariate Statistical Analysis Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5532 - Linear Models and Regression Analysis Credit Hours: 3
STAT 5533 - Statistical Computing Credit Hours: 3

Students will select two courses from the following six courses:

MATH 5133 - Complex Analysis Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5137 - Topology and Geometry Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5232 - Number Theory Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5333 - Numerical Analysis Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5431 - Mathematical Neuroscience Credit Hours: 3

Math/Stat Thesis Option (27 hours)

15 hours of MATH/STAT courses 5000-6000 level 6 hours of MATH/STAT electives 4000-6000 level Select one of the following:

MATH 6939 - Master’s Thesis Research Credit Hours: 3
STAT 6939 - Master’s Thesis Research Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

Student

Math/Stat Extended Course Work Option (27 hours)

Students desiring to follow the extended coursework option must complete Research Project I and II (MATH 6837 /MATH 6838 or STAT 6837 /STAT 6838 ) during the last 18 hours of coursework.

15 hours of MATH/STAT courses 5000-6000 level 6 hours of MATH/STAT electives 4000-6000 level

One of the following groups:

Group 1:

MATH 6837 - Research Project I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 6838 - Research Project II Credit Hours: 3

Group 2:

STAT 6837 - Statistics Research and Consulting I Credit Hours: 3
STAT 6838 - Statistics Research and Consulting II Credit Hours: 3

Additional Information

At least 6 of these 9 credit hours must be in the field in which the thesis or research project is done.