DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK
June 2007
Contents
Introduction
Mathematics Graduate Events Calendar 2007-2008
Summary of Procedures for Mathematics Master's Degrees
The Requirements for the MS in Mathematics
Prerequisites
Courses and Hours
Transfer Credit
The Program of Study
The MS Examination
The Application for Degree
Teaching
Thesis
The Requirements for the
MS in Mathematics (Applied Mathematics Option)
Prerequisites
Courses and Hours
Transfer Credit
The Program of Study
The MS Examination
The Application for Degree
Thesis
The Electives and Internship
The Requirements for the
MS in Mathematics (Mathematics Teaching Option)
Prerequisites
Courses and Hours
Transfer Credit
The Program of Study
The MS Examination
The Application for Degree
Thesis
Summary of Procedures for Mathematics PhD Degrees
The Requirements for the PhD in Mathematics
Prerequisites
Courses and Hours
Requirements on Courses and Hours for Students Who First Enrolled in a WSU Mathematics Doctoral Program in Fall 2006 or Later
Requirements on Courses and Hours for Students Who First Enrolled in a WSU Mathematics Doctoral Program Before Fall 2006
Transfer Credit
The Doctoral Qualifying Examination (DQE)
Minor
Residence
The Program of Study
The Preliminary Examination
Teaching Experience
The Thesis
The Application for Degree
The Final Examination
The Requirements for the PhD in Mathematics with Teaching Emphasis
Prerequisites
Courses and Hours
Transfer Credit
The Doctoral Qualifying Examination
Minor
Residence
The Program of Study
The Preliminary Examination
On-Campus Teaching
The Internship
The Thesis
The Application for Degree
The Final Examination
Guidelines for the Conjoint PhD in Mathematics/MS in Another Discipline
Who Should Apply
Required Course Work
Declaration of Intent
The PhD and MS Research Projects
Organization of Committees
Graduate Student Status
Mathematics Course Offerings for Graduate Students
Miscellaneous Policies and Regulations
Responsible Conduct of Research Education
Enrollment
Normal Course Load
Attendance at Departmental Colloquia
Grades
Advisor and Advisory Committee
Programs of Study
Times for Examinations
Thesis Preparation and Approval
Exceptions to Departmental Requirements and Regulations
Library Privileges
Summer Program
Final Procedures for Obtaining Graduate Degrees
Assistantships and other Awards
Research and Teaching Assistantships
Terms for Research and Teaching Assistantships
Duties of Research Assistants
Duties of Teaching Assistants
Other Awards
Professional Placement
Professional Societies
Research Interests of the Faculty
Selected Publications of Mathematics Faculty
Appendix: The Doctoral Qualifying Examination
General Comments
Syllabus and References for Part I (Real Analysis) of the DQE
Syllabus and References for Part II (Linear Algebra) of the DQE
2007-07-23