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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Applied Mathematics: Math Education Research and Assessment Concentration, M.S.


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Graduate Coordinator: Alexandra Kurepa Email: kurepa@ncat.edu Phone: 336-285-2079
Department Chair: Guoqing Tang Email: tang@ncat.edu Phone: 336-285-2033

The Applied Mathematics program provides a thorough background and research training in one of the key areas of Applied Mathematics, such as Mathematical Modeling and Analysis, Dynamics Systems and Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis and Fluid Dynamics, Probability and Statistics, Control Theory and Optimizations. The program also gives the students hands-on experience in current important applications in these areas, along with the statistical and computational skills to apply their knowledge to real world applications.

Additional Admission Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or a closed-related field from an accredited institution

Program Outcomes:

  • Students will develop research expertise in one of the areas of Applied Mathematics.
  • Students will proficiently apply mathematical knowledge, technology skills, and logical reasoning and proof skills, in solving problems or developing new techniques in Applied Mathematics.
  • Students will communicate effectively and with confidence using accurate symbolic representation and correct mathematical terminology orally, in writing, and when using technology according to the standards of the field of mathematics.
  • Students will develop the ability to use mathematical reasoning and analysis to acquire a comprehensive understanding of Applied Mathematics. Students will be able to apply analytical reasoning skills in decision making as well as mathematics based problem solving skills in an interdisciplinary context.
  • Students will demonstrate computational skills and knowledge of current technology, software and hardware used in Applied Mathematics.

Degree Requirements


A student seeking the Master of Science in Applied Mathematics with a Concentration in Mathematics Education Research and Assessment must complete the following:

Core Courses


Students must take 3 courses (9 Credit Hours Total) from the following. To complete their core requirements for this program, students will select one course from each option below. 

Option 1: MATH 602 MATH 603 , or  MATH 612  

Option 2: MATH 612 MATH 650 , or MATH 651   

Option 3: MATH 601 ,  MATH 690 , or  STAT 707  

 

Thesis Option


Upon completion of the 9 credit hours for the Core Course Requirements. They will need to complete the following for the thesis option:

  • 9 Credit Hours of 700 or 800 level MATH or STAT course with the approval of an advisor
  • Take 6 credit hours of graduate education courses with the approval of advisor
  • Master’s Thesis (MATH 797  ) 6 credit hours
  • Pass Master’s Thesis Defense

Project Option


Upon completion of the 9 credit hours for the Core Course Requirements. They will need to complete the following for the thesis option:
  • Take 12 credit hours of graduate MATH or STAT courses with at least 9 hours of coursework at 700 level or above and approval of an advisor
  • Take 6 credit hours of graduate education courses with the approval of an advisor
  • Complete Graduate Design Project (MATH 796  -Graduate Design Project: 3 credit hours)
  • Pass the Graduate Design Project oral examination

Coursework Option


Upon completion of the 9 credit hours for the Core Course Requirements. They will need to complete the following for the thesis option:

 

  • Take 12 credit hours of graduate MATH or STAT courses with at least 9 hours of coursework at 700 level or above and approval of an advisor
  • Take 6 credit hours of graduate education courses with the approval of an advisor
  • Take 2 credit hours of:  MATH 784-Master’ s Practicum, and I credit hour of MATH 705  Graduate Seminar
  • OR MATH 705   -Graduate Seminar 3 times 


 

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