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Curriculum
 

Curriculum for Pure Mathematics
The student is required to complete 6 of the following 7 courses: MAT 511, MAT 512, MAT 517, MAT 518, MAT 521, MAT 528, MAT 529.  In addition, either a thesis or comprehensive examination is required.
Electives can be graduate or senior level mathematics courses other than MAT 417, MAT 418, MAT 428, MAT 429, and MAT 400 or MAT 499 by petition.

Curriculum for Applied Mathematics
Required courses are MAT 508, MAT 511, MAT 512, MAT 545, and the completion of two courses from each of the following three categories:
Category I: MAT 509, MAT 546, MAT 540
Category II: MAT 480, MAT 570, MAT 580
Category III: STA430, STA 530, STA 583, STA 533, STA 534.

Curriculum for Statistics
Required courses are MAT 511, MAT 512, and STA 590. The student is required to take at least two courses from Category I, at least two courses from Category II, and a minimum of severn courses from all three Categories I, II, and III.
Category I: STA 533, STA 534, STA 560
Category II: STA 430, STA 530, MAT 540, STA 584
Category III: STA 440, STA 441, STA 550, MAT 545, MAT 546.
In addition, a thesis is required.
Electives can be graduate or senior level courses other than MAT 417, MAT 418, and MAT 400 or MAT 499.

Graguate Course Descriptions

MAT 508 Numerical Linear Algebra (4) W (even years)

Topics will include numerical methods for determinants, systems of linear equations (direct and iterative methods), matrix inversions, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, techniques to minimize error propagation, splittings, rates of convergence of methods. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisites: C or better in MAT 208; MAT 315 and MAT 401 or consent of instructor.

MAT 509 Error Analysis (4) Sp (even years)

Topics will include sources of error, types of error, error propagation, techniques for minimizing error, backward error analysis, approximation of functions, error analysis of iterative methods for non-linear equations. 4  lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisites: C or better in MAT 401 and MAT 402 or consent of instructor.

MAT 511, 512 Real Analysis (4) (4) F, W

Properties of Lebesgue measure and integration, Borel Sets, monotone functions and functions of bounded variation, classical Banach spaces, metric spaces, measure spaces and measurable functions, the Radon-Nykodym theorem, the Fubini theorems, Daniel integrals, applications. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 315 or consent of instructor.

MAT 517, 518 Abstract Algebra (4) (4) W, Sp (odd years)

Groups, Sylow theorems, rings and modules, chain conditions, morphism theorems, principal ideal domains, field extensions and finite fields, Galois theory. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 418 or consent of instructor.

MAT 521 Topology (4) F (even years)

Topological spaces, connectedness, compactness, continuity, separation and countability axioms, metric spaces, product spaces, function spaces and quotient spaces, uniform spaces, paracompactness. 4 lecture discussions. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MAT 528, 529 Complex Analysis (4) (4) F (odd years), W (even years)

General form of Cauchy's theorem, conformal mappings, normal families. Riemann mapping theorem, theorems of Mittag-Leffler and Weierstrass, analytic continuation.  Picard's theorem, gamma and zeta functions. 4 lecture discussions. Prerequisite: MAT 314 or MAT 428 or consent of instructor.

MAT 535 History of Mathematics (4)

Historical development of selected mathematical topics drawn generally from the body of 18th century and later mathematics. Topics to be covered announced by the professor prior to registration. 4 lecture discussions. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MAT 540 Kalman Filter (4) F (odd years)

Discrete- and continuous-time Kalman Filter. Design, simulation, and implementation; the extended Kalman Filter.  Application to radar tracking, communcation networks, space navigation, social and environmental systems. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisites: CS 128 or CS 125, MAT 208, MAT 216, STA 241, or STA326, or consent of instructor.

MAT 545, 546 Modeling (4) (4) W, Sp (odd years)

Modeling of deterministic systems and random processes using ordinary and partial differential equations. Fourier methods, general modeling principles and techniques, perturbation theory and sensitivity analysis, applications. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MAT 550 Seminar in Mathematics (1-4)

Topics in advanced mathematics chosen according to the interests and needs of the students enrolled.  Each seminar will have a subtitle according to the nature of the content.  May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units. 1-4 seminars. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MAT 570 Graphs and Network Flows (4) Sp (even years)

Matching theory in graphs and network flows in capacity-constrained networks.  Major topics include the Konig-Egervary Theorem for bipartite graphs and the Maximal Flow Algorithm for networks, along with a wide variety of applications.  4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: MAT 370 or consent of instructor.

MAT 580 Optimization Theory and Applications (4) F (odd years)

Topics will include convex sets, extrema of functions, convex functions, non-linear convex, quadratic and dynamic programming, applications, primal-dual methods for solving constrained problems, applications to large scale mathematical programming problems. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or better in MAT 480 or consent of instructor.

MAT 599/599A/599L Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-4)

Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance. Total credit limited to 8 units with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.  Lecture/Activity/Laboratory or combination of these. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

MAT 691 Directed Study (1)

Individual reading program in an area chosen by the student under the direction and supervision of the faculty.  Maximum of 4 units credit.  Students must obtain the written permission of the graduate coordinator in order to register for this course.  Unconditional standing required.

MAT 696 Master's Degree Thesis (1)

Independent research and study under supervision of a faculty advisor.  Research results must be reported in an acceptable form.  Require 3 units credit for thesis.  Students must obtain the written permission of the graduate coordinator in order to register for this course. Advancement to Candidacy required.

MAT 697 Comprehensive Examination (1) Credit/no Credit

Preparation for the comprehensive examination.  Students must obtain the written permission of the graduate coordinator in order to register for this course.  May be taken no more than twice.  Failure to complete exam satisfactorily the second time will result in termination from the program.  Only applicable with Pure Mathematics Emphasis.  Advancement to Candidacy required.

MAT 699 Master's Degree Continuation (0)

Registration or an approved leave of absence is required for any quarter following the final assignment of the grade RP until the completion of thesis.  The candidate must be enrolled in the university during the quarter in which he/she graduates.  Students must obtain the written permission of the graduate coordinator in order to register for this course. Advancement to Candidacy required.

STA 530 Random Processes (4) Sp (odd years)

Topics will include second order stationary processes, mean and covariance properties, Gaussian processes, Wiener process and white noise, counting and renewal processes. 4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or better in STA 241 or STA 326, or consent of instructor.

STA 533 Linear Statistical Models I (4) W (even years)

Introduction to general linear models, distribution of quadratic forms, the Gauss-Markov theorem, estimation, testing the general linear hypothesis.  Computer package SAS will be used.  4 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisite: C or better in STA 432 or consent of instructor.

STA 534 Linear Statistical Models II (4) Sp (even years)

Fixed and random components models, balanced and unbalanced cases, analysis of covariance, components of variance. Computer package SAS will be used.  4 lectures/problem-solving.  Prerequisite: C or better in STA 533 or consent of instructor.

STA 550 Probability Theory (4) (on demand)

Advanced topics in probability theory with and/or without measure theoretic approaches.  4 lectures/problems. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

STA 560 Advanced Experimental Designs (4) W (odd years)

Incomplete block designs, fractional factorial designs, multifactor experiments with randomization restrictions, response surface methods and designs. 4 lectures/problems. Prerequisite: STA 435 or consent of instructor.

STA 584 Queueing Theory (4) F (even years)

Analysis of queueing systems, discrete and continuous time Markov processes, birth and death processes, equilibrium results for single and multiple server queues, method of stages, priority queues.  4 lectures/problems. Prerequisites: C or better in STA 430, STA 241 or STA 441, or consent of instructor.

STA 590 Supervised Statistical Consulting (2)

Use of statistical computer packages and spreadsheets, Formulation of statistical/probabilistic models, Planning of surveys and experiments, Data analysis, Report writing and presentation, Oral communication with clients, Role-playing and group discussions. 2 lectures/problem-solving. Prerequisites: C or better in STA 432 or STA 435 or consent of instructor.  May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units of credit.

STA 599/599A/599L Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-4)

Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.  Total credit limited to 8 units with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.  Lecture/Activity/Laboratory or combination of these. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

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