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College of Arts & Sciences
Texas A&M University Mathematics

Distance Masters degree: Computational Math Track

This option is centered on numerical methods, algorithms, and applications in computing and technology.

Degree Plan Requirements

  1. Requires a minimum of 36 credit hours, at least 24 of which must be in mathematics.
  2. There must be 12 credit hours in specialized mathematics courses selected from the following:
    • MATH 609 (Numerical Analysis);
    • MATH 632 (A Transition to Graduate Level Mathematics);
    • MATH 640 (Linear Algebra for Applications);
    • MATH 696 (Mathematical Communication and Technology).
  3. There must be 12 hours of graduate distance mathematics courses, selected from the following:
    • MATH 602 (Methods and Applications of PDE);
    • MATH 610 (Numerical PDE);
    • MATH 613 (Graph Theory);
    • MATH 614 (Dynamical Systems and Chaos);
    • MATH 615 (Introduction to Classical Analysis);
    • MATH 619 (Applied Probability);
    • MATH 630 (Combinatorics);
    • MATH 639 (Iterative Techniques);
    • MATH 645 (A Survey of Mathematical Problems);
    • MATH 647 (Mathematical Modeling);
    • MATH 649 (Principles of Deep Learning);
    • MATH 660 (Computational Linear Algebra);
    • MATH 673 (Mathematical Foundations of Cryptography);
    • MATH 677 (Mathematical Foundations for Data Science);
  4. There must be one graduate course in statistical methods.* Suggested courses include:
    • STAT 601 (Statistical Analysis);
    • STAT 608 (Regression Analysis);
    • STAT 630 (Mathematical Statistics);
    • STAT 651 (Statistics in Research I).
  5. This leaves 9 of 36 credits to be chosen in consultation with the student's advisor.** Note that at least 3 of these 9 credits must be in Mathematics. For mathematics courses in this category students can use courses from item 3 if they have not already been used to satisfy the requirements for item 3.

*Math 619 is allowed in place of your Statistics course if it has not already been used to satisfy the requirements for item 3.

**MATH 685, Directed Studies, will be a variable credit course (1 to 3 credit hours). It may be used for a limited investigation, research, an in-depth reading of a specific topic not covered in a standard course, or as a capstone project. The student is responsible for finding a faculty member to work with them and must have the permission of both the Committee Chair and the Director of the Program to enroll in this course.