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First Year
- Math 5313-Geometric Topology, Math 6323-Algebraic Topology I
- Math 5143-Real Analysis I, Math 5153-Real Analysis II
- 6 hours of electives
Second Year
- Math 5613-Algebra, Math 5623-Algebra II
- Math 5283-Complex Analysis I, Math 5293-Complex Analysis II
- 6 hours of electives
- Ph.D. Comprehensive Exams
Third Year
- 6 to 9 hours of electives each semester
- Seminars; outside readings
- Qualifying Exam
- Language Exam
Fourth Year
- 6 to 9 hours each semester consisting primarily of thesis-
related work
- Thesis Proposal
- Thesis Defense
Students specializing in mathematics education would follow a similar plan
but substitute Stat 4113 and 4223 for one of the sequences and take some
courses in education as electives.
Frequently students take electives, prepare for the
language exam, and work on research during the summers.
Last Update
February 16, 2005