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Undergraduate Program
The policies in the 2002 - 2003 UALR Undergraduate Catalog are valid for most undergraduate students commencing studies at UALR during the 2002-2003 school year. The Catalog also contains an academic calendar through the spring semester of 2004 and course descriptions which are current as of July 1, 2002. Please contact the college or department for up to the minute course and program information. The 2001 - 2002 Catalog is available in print form from the UALR Office of Admissions and Financial Aid free of charge. Policies and procedures stated in this Catalog require continuing evaluation, review, and approval by appropriate University officials. All statements reflect policies for procedures from admission through graduation in existence at the time this Catalog went to press, and the University reserves the right to change policies at any time and without prior notice.
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Graduate Program
E-mail: Graduate
Coordinator
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Graduate Catalog
The Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences provides advanced preparation for careers in private industry or government or for doctoral study. Mathematics is critical to most areas of today's highly technological workforce, and the master's program is a passport to this exciting and expanding career field. There are four areas of emphasis within the program: Applied Mathematics; Applied Statistics; Computational Sciences; and Interdisciplinary Mathematics.
Class size is kept small to provide maximum teacher-student interaction, and the excellent, dedicated graduate faculty enhances the learning experience. The program is designed to accommodate full-time employees, with most classes offered late evenings and nights. It can be completed in two years by including summer classes.
Because computers are an indispensable tool for the applied mathematician, three computer labs are available with top-notch, research-quality math-science computers and software. The program is continually adding to and updating its software, and a number of courses in the program require computer use.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the master of science in applied mathematics program
requires: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, with a
cumulative grade point average of 2.7 (4.0 scale) or 3.0 in the last 60
hours, Courses in matrix algebra, differential equations, statistical
methods, and advanced calculus sequence, and a scientific programming
language, with grades of C or better, Six hours of appropriate advanced
mathematics courses, with grades of C or better, (e.g., Analysis, Advanced
Calculus, Topology, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Statistics, Abstract
Algebra) Applicants not meeting some requirements may be admitted with
the condition of completing specified preparatory courses.
Program Requirements
The master of science in mathematical sciences requires 33 semester
credit hours with a Master's Research Project or 36 hours without the
project. The program includes 12 hours of core courses, 3 research project
hours or 6 alternate hours, 9 hours of from area of emphasis, and a written
and oral final examinations. In addition, students must take the Graduate
Record Examination general and mathematics sections by the end of their
first semester.
Core Courses*:
- 7311 Advanced Linear Algebra
- 7322 Advanced Differential Equations
- 7323 Advanced Numerical Analysis I
- 7350 Mathematical Statistics I
There are a limited number of teaching and research assistantships available. The stipend amount is $3600/$3250 per semester with tuition being paid by the University. A fulltime assistantship requires 20 hours work per semester. In addition, graduate assistants can usually be employed during the summer semesters for an additional $1600 to $3000. Graduate Assistantship Application Form UALR Graduate School
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*Descriptions of these classes and their prerequisites are in the Graduate Catalog.
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