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Mathematics & Computer Science

Program Mission for the Master of Arts in Mathematics: The major in mathematics provides a solid background in basic graduate-level mathematics. It prepares students for advanced graduate study, post-secondary teaching, or work in industry or government. Elective courses allow specialized study in areas such as pure mathematics, applied mathematics and computer sciences.

Admission Requirements: To be eligible for degree candidacy, applicants must meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate School (see "Admission to Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs"). Additionally, all candidates must submit scores from the General GRE.

Degree Audit: The graduate plan of study is the EIU Degree Audit, which is generated automatically in the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) at the time of degree or certificate candidacy. Modifications of the standard EIU Degree Audit are submitted by the graduate coordinator to the certification officer in the Graduate School at the time modifications are approved. The Degree Audit serves as an unofficial summary of requirements for the program. Degree and certificate candidates are advised to review the comprehensive summary of the Degree Audit process specified on the "Requirements for All Degree and Certificate Candidates" section of the Graduate Catalog. Individual programs may require candidates to submit plans of study in addition to the Degree Audit, candidates should consult with the program coordinator.

Graduate Assistantships for All Programs: Information on graduate assistantships may be obtained by contacting the Coordinator of Graduate Studies or Chair, Department of Mathematics, 3611 Old Main, EIU.

Degree Requirements

Degree requirements Master of Arts in Mathematics include those outlined for the master's degree by the Graduate School (see "Requirements for the Master's Degree"). The requirement for the Master of Arts Degree in Mathematics is 34 semester hours (32 if a thesis is written) of graduate level courses as approved by the Graduate Committee of the Mathematics Department.

Required Courses

The following coursework is required:

MAT 5000A
Mathematics Graduate Seminar  (1 credits)
MAT 5000B
Mathematics Graduate Seminar  (1 credits)

5000A and 5000B may be repeated, 3 hours required

MAT 5100
Abstract Algebra.  (4 credits)
MAT 5220
Topology.  (4 credits)
MAT 5301
Real Variables.  (4 credits)
MAT 5330
Complex Variables.  (4 credits)

If the following two courses or their equivalents were not completed as an undergraduate, then student must take them in the graduate program:

MAT 4760
Linear Algebra.  (4 credits)
MAT 4860
Mathematical Analysis.  (4 credits)

Additional Coursework

Remaining coursework can be selected from the approved list below:

Please note that at least 24 hours of the entire degree program must come from courses numbered 5000 and above.

MAT 4750
Linear Programming.  (3 credits)
MAT 4760
Linear Algebra.  (4 credits)
MAT 4780
Mathematics of Interest  (3 credits)
MAT 4830
Introduction to Complex Analysis with Applications.  (3 credits)
MAT 4850
Operations Research.  (3 credits)
MAT 4855
Introduction to Topology.  (3 credits)
MAT 4860
Mathematical Analysis.  (4 credits)
MAT 4870
Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis.  (3 credits)
CSM 4873
Introduction to Cryptography  (3 credits)
CSM 4880
Design and Analysis of Algorithms  (3 credits)
CSM 4885
Theory of Computation  (3 credits)
MAT 4900
History of Mathematics.  (3 credits)
MAT 4910
Number Theory.  (3 credits)
CSM 4970
Principles of Operating Systems.  (3 credits)
MAT 5035
Topics in Computer Science.  (4 credits)
MAT 5100
Abstract Algebra.  (4 credits)
MAT 5151
Probability.  (4 credits)
MAT 5152
Statistics.  (4 credits)
MAT 5200
Higher Geometry.  (4 credits)
MAT 5210
An Introduction to Differential Geometry.  (4 credits)
MAT 5220
Topology.  (4 credits)
MAT 5301
Real Variables.  (4 credits)
MAT 5330
Complex Variables.  (4 credits)
MAT 53351
Topics in Mathematics I  (2 to 4 credits)
MAT 53352
Topics in Mathematics II  (2 to 4 credits)
MAT 53353
Topics in Mathematics III  (2 to 4 credits)
MAT 59502
Thesis II  (3 to 6 credits)
MAT 59901
Independent Study I  (1 to 6 credits)
MAT 59902
Independent Study II  (1 to 6 credits)

Thesis or Comprehensive Exam

In addition to coursework, students are required to complete either a thesis or comprehensive exam(s).

MAT 59501
Thesis I  (3 to 6 credits)
MAT 59502
Thesis II  (3 to 6 credits)

OR

MAT 5100

Comprehensive exam(s) will cover the following courses:

Abstract Algebra.  (4 credits)
MAT 5220
Topology.  (4 credits)
MAT 5301
Real Variables.  (4 credits)
MAT 5330
Complex Variables.  (4 credits)

Information sourced from the 2019-2020 EIU Graduate Catalog.

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