New Qualifying Exams (effective Fall 2017)

Qualifying Exams

New Qualifying Exams (effective Fall 2017)

Old Qualifying Exam information and exam examples can be found here.

Qualifying examinations are offered twice a year: in May, after the end of the Spring semester and in December/January, after the end of the Fall semester. Students must pass four exams, as explained below, within three semesters (excluding summer sessions) of entry into the doctoral program.

These examinations are focused on the subjects of Analysis, Algebra and Topology. The corresponding semester-long graduate-level courses that prepare for these exams are offered every year: Linear algebra (MATH 535), Abstract algebra (MATH 536), Real analysis (MATH 501) in the Fall semesters, and Complex analysis (MATH 502), Functional analysis (MATH 503) and Topology (MATH 527) in the Spring semesters, starting with the Spring Semester 2018:

•   Real analysis and complex analysis exams are mandatory for all students
•   Students will choose one of the following: linear algebra or abstract algebra
•   Students will choose one of the following: functional analysis or topology
•   Each exam will contain four questions, and correct answers to two of these four will ensure a pass on that exam.
•   The qualifying exams are offered on different days of the same week (including weekends).

Linear Algebra and its Applications	Math 535
Abstract Algebra	Math 536
Real Analysis	Math 501
Complex Analysis	Math 502
Functional Analysis	Math 503
Topology - Topics Covered this Year (2019-20)	Math 527