Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
| Description | Our program for a Master of
Science in Applied Mathematics is designed for flexibility. We provide a
variety of courses to prepare students in several areas of Applied
Mathematics. The areas of specialization provided by our faculty are given
by the following:
(a) Modeling and Optimization; The student is expected to select one of these areas and design a program which satisfies his or her particular interests. The program must then be approved by a graduate adviser. |
| Faculty | TBA |
| Admission Requirements | To be admitted to the program, the student should have training equivalent to that required for an undergraduate degree in mathematics or electrical engineering with a strong background in mathematics. Students with degrees in other areas but have strong mathematical backgrounds may also be considered for admission. In addition, all students must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the university with classified graduate standing; please refer to the graduate catalog for information. |
| Graduation Requirements | General requirements for unclassified graduate standing, classified standing, and advancement to candidacy are described in the Graduate Bulletin. To assist with advising, the student is expected to write a short description (100-200 words) of his or her particular interests and expectations from the program. Based on this description, an appropriate faculty member will be consulted to help design the student's program. After the first year of study, the student should select a faculty member as an adviser whose interests parallel his or hers for advance study leading to a thesis or research project By the end of the first year the student should file an Official Program which has been approved by the graduate adviser. See the Graduate Bulletin for more details on filing the Official Program of study. |
| Course Requirements | Candidates must take 30
units of adviserapproved upper division and graduate courses. All programs
must include at least 21 units in Mathematical Sciences (except for a
student specializing Mathematical Modeling) and at least 18 units selected
from 600 and 700 number courses. At most, six units in Mathematics 797 and
798 will be accepted for credit toward the degree.
Most students are encouraged to take a spectrum of courses covering many areas of Applied Mathematics. These courses include Mathematical Modeling (636), Optimization Theory (662), Numerical Analysis (54>, and Mathematical Statistics (551B and 554). Students who have specific objectives should prepare a special program in consultation with the faculty member who is supervising their thesis or project. This latter option is especially important for students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. By the end of the first year, the student should select a faculty member (*as an adviser) whose research interests best parallels his or hers. The faculty member will help the student select courses for the remainder of his or her program. The student may be asked to enroll in a Technical Writing course (English 503W) or to show other evidence of proficiency in technical writing, if the adviser feels that this course is desirable before the student begins to write the thesis or project For students who wish to study a certain area in Applied Mathematics not covered by the current curriculum, a special study (Math 798) on the subject can be taken under the direction of a faculty member. Students should check each semester for special seminar courses (Math 720) which are offered on topics of current interest |
| Financial Information | See general master's degree information page. |
| Contact Information | Dr. Peter Salamon Department of Mathematics San Diego State University San Diego, CA, 92182 email: salamon@math.sdsu.edu |