Undergraduate Preparation

The first objective of graduate work should be to see that any deficiencies in the student's undergraduate background are made up immediately. Therefore, it is not unusual that an entering student will take one or two upper division undergraduate course sequences during the first year. The entering graduate student should have a satisfactory background in:

All Students:

Linear Algebra: UCSB Math 108AB
Real Analysis: UCSB Math 118ABC
Complex Analysis: UCSB Math 122AB
And in the case of the M.A. in Mathematics:

Modern Algebra: UCSB Math 111ABC
And in the case of the M.A. in Applied Mathematics, and Ph.D. students with an interest in applied math:

Numerical Analysis: UCSB Math 104ABC
Applied Mathematics: UCSB Math 124AB

GRADUATE PROGRAMS
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The Faculty 2009-2010 Graduate Courses
Admissions Graduate Program Handbook [PDF]
Graduate Financial Support Teaching Assistant Handbook [PDF]
Undergraduate Preparation The Graduate Students
Master's Degree Programs Graduate Program Brochure [PDF]