Preparation for Grad School in Math

For a Master's program at OSU or elsewhere, the student should have taken MATH 4023, Introduction to Analysis, and MATH 4013, Calculus of Several Variables. In addition, suggested coursework includes:

 Pure Mathematics

MATH 4143 Ādvanced Calculus I

		 MATH 4153		
Advanced Calculus II

		 MATH 4613 		
Modern Algebra I

		 MATH 5013 		
Modern Algebra II

		 MATH 5303		
General Topology



Applied Mathematics

		 MATH 4143		
Advanced Calculus I

		 MATH 4153 		
Advanced Calculus II

		 MATH 4283 		
Complex Variables

		 MATH 4513 		
Numerical Analysis

		 MATH 5023 		
Advanced Linear Algebra

Preparation for doctoral work in a first-rate program should include courses in all four of the basic areas of mathematics:

 Real Analysis

MATH 4143 Ādvanced Calculus I

		 MATH 4153 		
Advanced Calculus II



Algebra

		 MATH 4613 		
Modern Algebra I

		 MATH 5013 		
Modern Algebra II



Complex Variables or Numerical Analysis

		 MATH 4283 		
Complex Variables

		 MATH 4513 		
Numerical Analysis



General Topology

		 MATH 5303 		
General Topology

We also strongly recommend joining the Departmental Honors Program and preparing a senior thesis.