Apr 04, 2025  
2023/2024 University Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
Catalog Home
About SDSU
Academic Calendars
Curriculum Home
SDSU Imperial Valley
SDSU Global Campus
Summary of Curricula Offered
Curricula by Department
Programs by Campus Location
Course Information
Course Descriptions
General Education Requirements
Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree
Requirements for Master’s Degrees
Requirements for Doctoral Degrees
Admission and Registration
Tuition and Fees
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Special Programs and Services
University Library
Academic Advising
Divisions
Colleges
Major and Credential Codes
Nondegree Curricula
University Policies
The California State University
Administration and Organization
SDSU Campus Directory
Publications Archive
SDSU Campus Maps
Faculty
2023/2024 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Applied Mathematics, Dynamical Systems Concentration, M.S.

(Major Code: 17031) (SIMS Code: 776316)

This concentration focuses on interdisciplinary applications of dynamical systems and nonlinear modeling in biology, chemistry, engineering, and physics. Students with interests in modeling and analyzing real life problems through mathematics will benefit from this concentration. To enter the program, students must possess a bachelor’s degree with a strong mathematical background; furthermore, the admission requirements for the Master of Science degree in applied mathematics also apply with the exception that only one semester of mathematical analysis/advanced calculus (MATH 330 ) is required.

Advancement to Candidacy

All students must satisfy the general requirements for advancement to candidacy as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees . In addition, the student must have passed a qualifying examination in some programs.

Core Courses

In addition to satisfying the requirements of the Master of Science Degree in Applied Mathematics, students pursuing this concentration must  complete

500- or 600-Level Courses

The remaining units must consist of 500- or 600-level courses in mathematics or in a related area, selected with the approval of the program adviser.

Possible elective courses include:

Note

Students must select Plan A (Thesis) and give a public oral defense of the thesis. A thesis normally takes one year to complete and is done under the direction of a thesis adviser. For additional information, visit http://nlds.sdsu.edu/masters.