Graduate Programs in Mathematics
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Bowling Green State University
Masters of Arts in Mathematics
The M.A. degree program is a flexible program
which may be designed to prepare for entry into
the job market or for further study in a variety
of fields such as mathematics, statistics,
computer science, applied mathematics, operations
research, economics or finance. Formal programs
are offered in mathematics,
statistics,
and scientific computation.
Programs of study are
based on a required core area supplemented by a
combination of elective course work in
mathematics, statistics or computer science.
Program Requirements
- Pure Mathematics Track:
a two semester sequence in
algebra (633-634) a two semester sequence in analysis (665-666)
- Completion of at least 30 semester hours of
graduate level course work in mathematics and
statistics, 18 hours of which must be at the
600-level or higher.
- Completion of a master's thesis (counting
for up to six credit hour)
or successful completion of a written
comprehensive examination based on
the core course work.
Ph.D. Degree
The doctoral program requires a minimum of 90
semester hours of graduate credit including at
least 60 hours of course work. A dissertation
(minimum of 16 semester credit hours) is
required and must be judged to be of publishable
quality. The course work includes a cognate
program involving at least 8 hours of credit.
A language requirement
must be fulfilled in one of the following ways:
- Passing a written examination in German, French or Russian.
- Demonstrating proficiency in computer programming.
- Passing an examination in English as a foreign language
(for students whose native language is not English)
and writing an essay.
A student becomes a doctoral candidate upon
passing the Ph.D. preliminary examination. For
students in mathematics, this is a written exam
in two areas of the student's choice from among
real analysis, complex analysis, algebra, and
topology.
Reading lists for each of these exams are available.
The language requirement must be met before the
preliminary exam is taken.
The purpose of the
cognate requirement is to provide either a broad
background in mathematics and statistics or
experience working in an area of mathematical
application such as physics, biology, psychology,
sociology, computer science, finance and
economics. This work is generally completed at
the post-master's level. There are two sets of
core requirements for Ph.D. students, one for
probability and statistics students and the
second for all others. The remaining course work
is determined in consultation with the graduate
advisor so as to achieve a coherent program of
study.
The Department
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics
has thirty-two permanent
faculty members. Research interests are varied and include
algebra, analysis, applied mathematics, functional analysis,
mathematics education, number theory, probability and statistics,
and topology. The Department enjoys active and collegial
relationships with the other science departments on campus. The student will
find a liberal arts atmosphere in a university setting, which is conducive to
interdisciplinary education and basic research.
Weekly seminars are held in various areas of mathematics, including
algebra, analysis, probability and statistics, scientific computation,
and mathematics education.
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