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PhD Degree Requirements

The following requirements are in addition to, or further elaborate upon, those requirements outlined in the Student Services section of this Web site.

Coursework Requirements

Courses
Units
ES APPM 411-1,2,3 Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics* 3
ES APPM 420-1,2,3 Asymptotic and Perturbation Methods in Applied Mathematics* 3
ES APPM 446-1,2,3 Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations* 3
ES APPM 421-1,2,3 Models in Applied Mathematics* 3
Electives (approved) 8
Total required units:
20
*or designated substitute

Other PhD Degree Requirements

  • Examinations: written preliminary examinations in differential equations, advanced calculus, complex variables and linear algebra; oral qualifying examination for admission to candidacy
  • Research/Projects: none specified
  • PhD Dissertation: original research, defended before student's doctoral committee
  • Final Evaluations: oral presentation and faculty evaluation when all other requirements complete