Mathematics (MATH)
MATH 5305 Graduate Research Project 3 SCH (3)
A Graduate Research Project must be completed and submitted to the Graduate Office for a grade to be assigned, otherwise IP notations are recorded. This course is specifically designed for Plan II and Plan III students. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
MATH 5306 Thesis 3 SCH (3)
Designed for thesis option students. The course requires completion of thesis research. Prerequisite: departmental approval. May be repeated for maximum of 6 semester hours.
MATH 5340 Matrix Methods Linear Models 3 SCH (3-0)
Common matrix methods in statistical applications, including eigenvalues and eigenvectors; the Moore-Penrose inverse; matrix differentiation; the distribution of quadratics forms. Prerequisite: STAT 4303 and MATH 3340 or equivalents.
MATH 5341 Abstract Algebraic Theories 3 SCH (3-0)
Groups and their generalizations. Homomorphism and isomorphism theorem. Direct sums and products. Linear spaces and representations. Field extensions and Galois groups. Prerequisite: MATH 4340 or its equivalent.
MATH 5360 Analytic Decision Theory 3 SCH (3-0)
Introduction to mathematical decision theory and game theoretic analysis. Classification of games, definitions in game theory, sequential-/simultaneous-move games, pure and mixed strategies, equilibrium concepts and matrix games. Prerequisite: MATH 3340 or equivalent.
MATH 5390 Advanced Topics in Math 1-3 SCH (1-3)
Different areas of advanced mathematics with emphasis on rigor, critical reasoning and the concept of proof. May be repeated as topic changes.