Concentration in Discrete Mathematics

Master of Science in Mathematics
Concentration in Discrete Mathematics
with Thesis

Additional Admission Requirement

In addition to the general requirements of the College or Arts and Sciences, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics has the following requirements:

    1. A baccalaureate degree in mathematics or its equivalent
    2. Courses in mathematics equivalent to at least two of the following
      •  Math 4420/6420 Graph Theory (3)
      •  Math 4435/6435 Linear Algebra (3)
      •  Math 4441/6441 Modern Algebra I (3)

Degree Requirements:

    1. Twenty-four hours of graduate-level courses (exclusive of 8820 and 8999 courses).

      A. The following four courses are required:

      • Math 8200 Advanced Matrix Analysis (3)
      • Math 8220 Abstract Algebra (3)
      • Math 8420 Advanced Topics in Graph Theory (3)
      • Math 8440 Combinatorics (3)

      B. One additional three-hour 8000-level course in Mathematics

      C. Nine additional hours in graduate-level courses in mathematics or a "related field," selected in consultation with an advisor, and approved by the Director of Graduate Studies. These may include no more than six hours (e.g., two courses) in a related field. At most one of the courses listed in section 2 of the Additional Admission Requirements above can be applied toward the degree.

    2. Six hours of Thesis Research (Math 8999).
    3. Additional Requirements.
      • A thesis.
      • A thesis defense.

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