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Comprehensive Written Master\u2019s Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Department\u2019s written comprehensive Master\u2019s Exam is given in three subjects: the MS Algebra exam, the MS Analysis exam, and the MS Statistics exam. Master\u2019s students who choose to take the MS Exams to satisfy the capstone requirement (alternatives for the capstone requirement are a thesis or project, see the graduate bulletin for detail) must pass any combination of two of these exams except those who choose the statistics option. Master\u2019s students who choose the MS Statistics option must pass the MS Statistics exam and either the MS Algebra exam or the MS Analysis exam. Students can pass the exams one at a time; and there is no limitation on the number of times a student can take each exam. Each of the exams lasts three hours and is offered three times a year in one week in January, May\/June, and August. The January and August MS exams are offered in the week preceding the first week of instruction, and the May\/June MS exams are offered in the second week after the spring semester ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students must sign up for the exams at least one week ahead of the scheduled exam dates. Approximately a month before the next scheduled exam week, the Department will send an email to inform the students about the coming MS exam and ask the students to sign up. If no students sign up for a particular subject exam, this subject exam will be cancelled. In the past, most students have taken the MS Algebra and the MS Analysis exams. Copies of past MS exams can be obtained from the Departmental main office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MS Algebra Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MS Algebra exam is based on the course sequence Math 735 \u2013 736 and it covers these topics: linear algebra, group theory, rings and modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

References:<\/strong>
Algebra, M. Artin (2nd Ed): Chapters 1-4, Sections 6.7 \u2013 6.11, 7.1 \u2013 7.7, 7.9, 7.10, Chapter 8, Sections 11.1 \u2013 11.8, Chapter 12, Sections 14.1, 14.2, 14.5, and 14.7;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abstract Algebra, Dummit & Foote (3rd ed): Chapters 1-5, 7-8, 9.1-9.4, 10.1-10.2, 11.1-11.4, and Chapter 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MS Algebra Exam Example (PDF)<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MS Analysis Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MS Analysis exam is based on the course sequence Math 621-622 and it covers these topics: sequences, continuity, differentiation, integration, series and functions of several variables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

References:
<\/strong>Principles of Mathematical Analysis, Walter Rudin: Chapter 3-7 and Chapter 9;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

or<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Friendly Introduction to Analysis, Witold A. J. Kosmala: Chapter 2-8 and Chapter 10-11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MS Analysis Exam Example (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MS Statistics Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The MS Proficiency Exam in Statistics is based on the courses MTHSTAT 563\u2014Regression Analysis and MTHSTAT 564\u2014Time Series Analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

References:<\/strong>
Introduction to Linear Regression Analysis 5th Edition
by Douglas C. Montgomery, Elizabeth A. Peck , G. Geoffrey Vining<\/p>\n\n\n\n

or<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time Series Analysis with Applications in R 2nd Edition
By Jonathan D. Cryer and Kung-Sik Chan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MS Statistics Exam Example (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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