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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematical Sciences, MS


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Program Description


Entering students are expected to have courses in linear algebra, differential equations, a computer language and statistics.

For the master’s program, both thesis and non-thesis options are available. The curriculum for both options includes foundation courses (often taken prior to entering the master’s program), a breadth requirement, and a concentration area. Additional information is available at https://www.clemson.edu/science/departments/math-stat/academics/graduate/index.html.

Graduate students in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences have at least three opportunities to participate in international cooperative programs. The first is an exchange program with the Department of Mathematics at Kaiserslautern University in Germany. The second program is a two and one half month summer program in the Center for Industrial Mathematics at the University of Bremen in Germany. The third exchange program is with the Institute of Machine Sciences at the Russian Academy of Sciences (IMASH) in Moscow, Russia. More information about each of these programs is available at https://www.clemson.edu/science/departments/math-stat/academics/graduate/international-exchange-programs/index.html.

Summary of Degree Requirements


Thesis Option

The Mathematical Sciences MS thesis option degree program requires a minimum of 24 hours of graduate credit and a minimum of six hours of master’s thesis research ( MATH 8910 - Master’s Thesis Research ).

Non-Thesis Option

The Mathematical Sciences MS non-thesis option degree program requires a minimum of 30 hours of graduate credit, none of which may be master’s thesis research.

Coursework


The MS in Mathematical Sciences requires 36-37 credits in courses numbered 6000 or above (including research credits) that must be divided as follows:

Breadth requirement

The MS breadth requirement consists of six graduate courses (18 credits). Any deviation from the breadth courses listed here should be pre-approved by the Associate Director for Graduate Studies and the student’s advisor.

Concentration requirement

In addition to the satisfying the breadth requirements, students must select an identifiable concentration area and take additional courses in that area. These include algebra, analysis, computational mathematics, operations research, statistics and probability, and applied statistics and data science. For the thesis option students select four courses (12 credits) from the courses listed below, and for the project option, students select six (6) courses (18 credits) from the courses listed below.

Research requirement

Mathematical sciences courses at the 7000-level are applicable to master’s degree programs in the School of Education only.

Outcomes, Learning Objectives, and Graduation Requirements


The mission of the MS degree program in mathematical sciences is to prepare and train the next generation of mathematical scientists. MS students familiarize themselves with a broad base of mathematical techniques from many areas of the mathematical sciences. They are involved in a significant research project and are taught to effectively disseminate their findings through written publication and oral presentation. Upon receiving the MS degree, students are competent in a broad array of mathematical science techniques and are effective communicators and teachers of basic mathematical sciences.

The MS program is structured to introduce the student to many areas of the mathematical sciences and develop deep knowledge in the student’s chosen area of specialization. Students are required to take courses satisfying a breadth requirement and a concentration component. Students must also complete and present a project or thesis.

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