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MATHPHD - Mathematics

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MathematicsGraduate Degree SeekingPHD - Doctor of Philosophy
Completion requirement

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Completion requirement

Students must take 18 units from the following courses and receive a grade of "B" or better in both semesters, or earn a high pass on the corresponding written qualifying exam.

Math 511A: Algebra (3 units)

Math 511B: Algebra (3 units)

Math 523A: Real Analysis (3 units)

Math 523B: Real Analysis (3 units)

Math 534A: Topology-Geometry (3 units)

Math 534B: Topology-Geometry (3 units)

 


Core coursework: See website - http://math.arizona.edu/academics/grads/requirements/phd
Language requirements: See website - http://math.arizona.edu/academics/grads/requirements/phd
Other requirements:

Completion requirement

Students may choose a minimum of 37 units from the following list or from other courses with the approval of the DGS.

Math 500A: Research on the Learning of Mathematics for Teachers (3 units)

Math 501A: Symbolic Logic (3 units)

Math 501B: Symbolic Logic (3 units)

Math 504: History of Mathematics (3 units)

Math 505C: Algebra for Elementary & Middle School Teachers (3-4 units)

Math 505D: Data Analysis and Probability for K-8 Teachers (3-4 units)

Math 505E: Number and Operations for K-8 Teachers (3-4 units)

Math 505F: Geometry and Measurement for K-8 Teachers (3-4 units)

Math 506A: Research on the Learning of Mathematics (3 units)

Math 506B: Research Methods in Math Education (3 units)

Math 506C: Research on the Teaching of Mathematics (3 units)

Math 507C: Problem Solving for Secondary Mathematics Teachers (3 units)

Math 507D: Modern Algebra for Secondary Mathematics Teachers (3 units)

Math 507E: Principles of Calculus for Secondary School Teachers (3 units)

Math 507F: Probability and Statistics for Secondary Math Teachers (3 units)

Math 509C: Statistics for Research (3 units)

Math 513: Linear Algebra (3 units)

Math 514A: Algebraic Number Theory (3 units)

Math 514B: Algebraic Number Theory (3 units)

Math 516: Commutative Algebra (3 units)

Math 517A: Group Theory (3 units)

Math 517B: Group Theory (3 units)

Math 518: Topics in Algebra (3 units), may be repeated)

Math 519: Topics in Number Theory and Combinatorics (3 units), may be repeated)

Math 520A: Complex Analysis (3 units)

Math 520B: Complex Analysis (3 units)

Math 527A: Principles of Analysis (3 units)

Math 527B: Principles of Analysis (3 units)

Math 528A: Banach and Hilbert Spaces (3 units)

Math 528B: Banach and Hilbert Spaces (3 units)

Math 529: Topics in Modern Analysis (3 units), may be repeated)

Math 532: Topological Spaces (3 units)

Math 536A: Algebraic Geometry (3 units)

Math 536B: Algebraic Geometry (3 units)

Math 537A: Global Differential Geometry (3 units)

Math 537B: Global Differential Geometry (3 units)

Math 538: Topics in Geometry and Topology (3 units, may be repeated)

Math 539: Algebraic Coding Theory (3 units)

Math 541: Introduction to Mathematical Physics (3 units)

Math 553A: Partial Differential Equations (3 units)

Math 553B: Partial Differential Equations (3 units)

Math 554: Ordinary Differential Equations (3 units)

Math 556: Applied Partial Differential Equations (3 units)

Math 557A: Dynamical Systems and Chaos (3 units)

Math 557B: Dynamical Systems and Chaos (3 units)

Math 559A: Lie Groups and Lie Algebras (3 units)

Math 559B: Lie Groups and Lie Algebras (3 units)

Math 563: Probability Math (3 units)

Math 564: Theory of Probability (3 units)

Math 565A: Stochastic Processes (3 units)

Math 565B: Stochastic Processes (3 units)

Math 565C: Stochastic Differential Equations (3 units)

Math 566: Theory of Statistics (3 units)

Math 567A: Theoretical Statistics I (3 units)

Math 567B: Theoretical Statistics II (3 units)

Math 568: Applied Stochastic Processes (3 units)

Math 571A: Advanced Statistical Regression Analysis (3 units)

Math 571B: Design of Experiments (3 units)

Math 573: Theory of Computation (3 units)

Math 574E: Environmental Statistics (3 units)

Math 574G: Introduction to Geostatistics (3 units)

Math 574M: Statistical Machine Learning (3 units)

Math 574T: Time Series Analysis (3 units)

Math 575A: Numerical Analysis (3 units)

Math 575B: Numerical Analysis (3 units)

Math 576A: Numerical Analysis PDE (3 units)

Math 576B: Numerical Analysis PDE (3 units)

Math 577: Topics in Applied Mathematics (3 units, may be repeated)

Math 580: Mathematical Models in Biology (3 units)

Math 582: Applied Complex Analysis (3 units)

Math 583A: Principles and Methods of Applied Mathematics (3 units)

Math 583B: Principles and Methods of Applied Mathematics (3 units)

Math 585: Mathematical Modeling (3 units)

Math 586: Case Studies in Applied Mathematics (3 units)

Math 587: Perturbation Methods in Applied Mathematics (3 units)

Math 588: Topics in Mathematical Physics (3 units, may be repeated)

Math 593: Internship 1-6 units

Math 595A: Math Instruction (3 units)

Math 595C: Research in Applied Mathematics (3 units)

Math 595D: Research in Mathematics Education (3 units)

Math 596A: Topics in Mathematics (3 units)

Math 596B: Mathematics Mentoring Methods (3 units)

Math 596C: Mathematics Instruction for English Language Learners (3 units)

Math 596F: Topics in Math for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (3 units)

Math 599: Independent Study (1-6 units, may be repeated)

Math 636: Information Theory (3 units)

Math 697B: Applied Mathematics Laboratory (3 units)

Math 699: Independent Study (3 units)

Math 900: Research (2-6 units, may be repeated)

Completion requirement

Students must take the following 5 units:

Math 596G: Research Tutorial Group (1 unit in the spring of the first year, 3 units in the fall of the second year)

Math 597T: Professional Development Workshop in Teaching Mathematics (1 unit)

Additional requirements for the PhD include:

Qualifying examinations

Two year-long Mathematics course sequences that are not co-convened and are not part of the required core of algebra, real analysis, and geometry-topology. These two sequences must be in two of the three general areas: algebra and number theory, analysis and geometry, mathematical physics and applied mathematics. 

Comprehensive examination

Prospectus

PhD students must complete a series of professional development requirements consiting of:

  • Professional Development

  • Community Development

  • Broader Impact

  • Equity

All students in the Mathematics Ph.D. program are required to have a Graduate Faculty Advisor (also called Major Professor)

Completion requirement

The University requires that PhD students declare a minor. PhD students in mathematics may declare their minor in mathematics or in a supporting discipline. Requirements for the minor are determined by the minor department. Up to 12 units of course work may be in the minor. Students contemplating a minor should consult with the Associate Head for the Graduate Program and their dissertation advisor regarding the suitability of their plans.

Completion requirement