Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Applied Mathematics, MS


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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


Credit Hours: 9


Thesis Option:


Take 9 Credit Hours of


700 or 800 level MATH or STAT courses with approval of advisor

Take 6 Credit Hours of


graduate electives with approval of advisor

Master’s Thesis


Pass


  • Master’s Comprehensive Exam
  • thesis defense

Project Option:


Take 12 Credit Hours of


Graduate level MATH or STAT courses with at least 9 hours of coursework at 700 level or above with the approval of an advisor

Take 6 Credit Hours of


additional graduate courses with the approval of an advisor

Graduate Design Project


Pass


  • Master’s Comprehensive Exam
  • Graduate Design Project oral examination

Coursework Option


Take 12 credit hours


of graduate MA TH or ST AT courses with at least 9 hours of coursework at 700 level or above with the approval of an advisor

Take 6 credit hours


of additional graduate courses with the approval of an advisor

Take 2 credit hours


MATH 784 (1 Credit Hour) Master’s Practicum and  MATH 705  (1 Credit Hour) Graduate Seminar,

 

OR


MATH 705  (1 Credit Hour) - Graduate Seminar (3 Times)

Total Credit Hours: 30


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