Master Program

The Department of Mathematics at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) offers a number of graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master. MSc in Mathematics is designed for applicants holding a bachelor degree with a major study in Mathematics, to undertake further studies in mathematics as preparation for a postgraduate research degree. This program is designed to expand and consolidate existing mathematics knowledge and to develop skills in undertaking research projects in mathematics. It is also suitable for mathematics graduate students who have worked for a few years and need to improve their skills and knowledge. The Master of Mathematics offers a substantial opportunity for independent study and research in the form of courses and thesis. The diversity of graduate courses offered in the department of mathematics gives the student an opportunity to specialize in one of the several fields of pure and applied mathematics. The thesis is undertaken under the direction of a supervisor and will typically involve examining and writing in a specific area of mathematics with the requirement of obtaining original results. A thesis gives students the opportunity to develop broader skills in the processes of organising, communicating and presenting their work and will prepare students well for further research.

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Faculty of Science

Testamur Title of Degree

MSc in Mathematics

Duration

2 Years Full-Time

Abbreviation

MATH

Mission

"Community Responsibility : Knowledge Development, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship" .

Students graduating from the Master of Mathematics will be able to:

  • Work individually or within a team and learn the initiative spirit and bear responsibility for different circumstances;
  • Exploit reasonable and creative thinking, linking introductions to results and problem explaining which require mathematical methods.
  • Apply integrated and advanced understanding of a complex body of knowledge in either pure or applied mathematics.
  • Explain and transmit mathematical skills, knowledge, and ideas to academic and non-academic audience.
  • Pursue advanced studies in the field of mathematics which align with the 2030 Vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the National Transition Program orientations and aspirations.

In ABET accreditation terminology, SOs describe "what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program". The Mathematics program has adopted the ABET 6 general-criteria outcomes for the ANSAC Commission as:

  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of Mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
  • An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
  • An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  • An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty

To become eligible for admission to MSc in Mathematics, candidates have to fulfill the following conditions:

  • Student should hold BSc in Mathematics from a university, college or program recognized by the Ministry of Education.
  • Student should have obtained overall Grade C (=good) and at least accumulative Grade B (=very good) in mathematics courses in BSc.
  • Information on academic and English language requirements, is available from the DGS.

In order to apply for the Master Program in Mathematics:

    Students should visit the DGS.

University Compulsory Courses

12 Credit hours, Student should choose from the following courses with the consultation of the academic advisor:

MATH 601, MATH 611, MATH 615, MATH 622, MATH 641, and MATH 661.

Selected Courses

12 Credit hours courses may be selected in consultation with the supervisor and with the approval of the department from the list of courses for MSc in Mathematics.

Thesis Courses

Every student is required to earn at least 8 credit hours through a thesis written on a topic approved by the department with the consultation of the supervisor.

Students graduating from the Master of Mathematics will be able to:

  • Work individually or within a team and learn the initiative spirit and bear responsibility for different circumstances;
  • Exploit reasonable and creative thinking, linking introductions to results and problem explaining which require mathematical methods.
  • Apply integrated and advanced understanding of a complex body of knowledge in either pure or applied mathematics.
  • Explain and transmit mathematical skills, knowledge, and ideas to academic and non-academic audience.
  • Pursue advanced studies in the field of mathematics which align with the 2030 Vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the National Transition Program orientations and aspirations.

To become eligible for admission to MSc in Mathematics, candidates have to fulfill the following conditions:

  • Student should hold BSc in Mathematics from a university, college or program recognized by the Ministry of Education.
  • Student should have obtained overall Grade C (=good) and at least accumulative Grade B (=very good) in mathematics courses in BSc.
  • Information on academic and English language requirements, is available from the DGS.

In order to apply for the Master Program in Mathematics:

    Students should visit the DGS.

Program Structure

University Compulsory Courses

12 Credit hours, Student should choose from the following courses with the consultation of the academic advisor:

MATH 601, MATH 611, MATH 615, MATH 622, MATH 641, and MATH 661.

Selected Courses

12 Credit hours courses may be selected in consultation with the supervisor and with the approval of the department from the list of courses for MSc in Mathematics.

Thesis Courses

Every student is required to earn at least 8 credit hours through a thesis written on a topic approved by the department with the consultation of the supervisor.

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MATH 601 MATH 611 MATH 615 MATH 622
MATH 641 MATH 661 MATH 692 MATH 699

Elective Courses

Course Course Title Credit Hours Pre-Requisites
MATH 602 Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations 3 MATH 305 & MATH 311
MATH 603 Stability Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations 3 MATH 305 & MATH 601
MATH 604 Nonlinear Differential Equations 3 MATH 601
MATH 605 Partial Differential Equations 3 MATH 602
MATH 606 Generalized Solutions of Partial Differential Equations 3 MATH 602 & MATH 605
MATH 612 Functional Analysis II 3 MATH 611
MATH 613 Spectral Theory 3 MATH 417
MATH 614 Generalized Functions 3 MATH 417
MATH 616 Real Analysis II 3 MATH 615
MATH 617 Summability Theory 3 MATH 417
MATH 621 Numerical Treatment of Simultaneous Linear Equations 3 MATH 321
MATH 623 Numerical Treatment of Ordinary Differential Equations 3 MATH 321 & MATH 432
MATH 624 Approximation Theory 3 MATH 321
Course Course Title Credit Hours Pre-Requisites
MATH 625 Polynomial Approximations 3 MATH 624
MATH 631 Axiomatic Set Theory 3 Dept. Approval
MATH 632 Category Theory 3 MATH 641, MATH 661
MATH 633 Mathematical Logic 3 Dept. Approval
MATH 634 Algebra of Proofs 3 MATH 641
MATH 635 Universal Algebra 3 MATH 641
MATH 642 Group Theory 3 MATH 641
MATH 643 Ring Theory 3 MATH 641
MATH 644 Field Theory 3 MATH 641
MATH 645 Theory of Modules 3 MATH 641
MATH 646 Multilinear Algebra 3 MATH 641
MATH 647 Topological Groups 3 MATH 641 & MATH 661
MATH 648 Lie Groups and Lie Algebras 3 MATH 641 & MATH 651
Course Course Title Credit Hours Pre-Requisites
MATH 651 Differentiable Manifolds 3 MATH 364
MATH 652 Riemannian Geometry 3 MATH 651
MATH 653 Fibre Bundles 3 MATH 651
MATH 654 Morse Theory 3 MATH 651
MATH 655 Geometry I 3 MATH 641 & MATH 661
MATH 656 Geometry II 3 MATH 655
MATH 657 Geometry III 3 MATH 656
MATH 658 Algebraic Geometry 3 MATH 641 & MATH 661
MATH 662 General Topology II 3 MATH 661
MATH 663 Homology Theory 3 MATH 661
MATH 664 Homotopy Theory 3 MATH 661
MATH 691 Selected Topics 3 Dept. Approval
Click Here For More Details on The Courses
MATH 601 MATH 611 MATH 615 MATH 622
MATH 641 MATH 661 MATH 692 MATH 699

Elective Courses

Course Course Title Credit Hours Pre-Requisites
MATH 602 Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations 3 MATH 305 & MATH 311
MATH 603 Stability Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations 3 MATH 305 & MATH 601
MATH 604 Nonlinear Differential Equations 3 MATH 601
MATH 605 Partial Differential Equations 3 MATH 602
MATH 606 Generalized Solutions of Partial Differential Equations 3 MATH 602 & MATH 605
MATH 612 Functional Analysis II 3 MATH 611
MATH 613 Spectral Theory 3 MATH 417
MATH 614 Generalized Functions 3 MATH 417
MATH 616 Real Analysis II 3 MATH 615
MATH 617 Summability Theory 3 MATH 417
MATH 621 Numerical Treatment of Simultaneous Linear Equations 3 MATH 321
MATH 623 Numerical Treatment of Ordinary Differential Equations 3 MATH 321 & MATH 432
MATH 624 Approximation Theory 3 MATH 321
Course Course Title Credit Hours Pre-Requisites
MATH 625 Polynomial Approximations 3 MATH 624
MATH 631 Axiomatic Set Theory 3 Dept. Approval
MATH 632 Category Theory 3 MATH 641, MATH 661
MATH 633 Mathematical Logic 3 Dept. Approval
MATH 634 Algebra of Proofs 3 MATH 641
MATH 635 Universal Algebra 3 MATH 641
MATH 642 Group Theory 3 MATH 641
MATH 643 Ring Theory 3 MATH 641
MATH 644 Field Theory 3 MATH 641
MATH 645 Theory of Modules 3 MATH 641
MATH 646 Multilinear Algebra 3 MATH 641
MATH 647 Topological Groups 3 MATH 641 & MATH 661
MATH 648 Lie Groups and Lie Algebras 3 MATH 641 & MATH 651
Course Course Title Credit Hours Pre-Requisites
MATH 651 Differentiable Manifolds 3 MATH 364
MATH 652 Riemannian Geometry 3 MATH 651
MATH 653 Fibre Bundles 3 MATH 651
MATH 654 Morse Theory 3 MATH 651
MATH 655 Geometry I 3 MATH 641 & MATH 661
MATH 656 Geometry II 3 MATH 655
MATH 657 Geometry III 3 MATH 656
MATH 658 Algebraic Geometry 3 MATH 641 & MATH 661
MATH 662 General Topology II 3 MATH 661
MATH 663 Homology Theory 3 MATH 661
MATH 664 Homotopy Theory 3 MATH 661
MATH 691 Selected Topics 3 Dept. Approval

Study Plan For Master's Degree Program

Study Plan (Year 1, Semester 1)

Level I (Credit 9)

COURSE CODE UNITS
MATH A1 3
MATH A2 3
MATH B1 3

Study Plan (Year 1, Semester 2)

Level II (Credit 9)

COURSE CODE UNITS
MATH B2 3
MATH A3 3
MATH B3 3

Study Plan (Year 2, Semester 1)

Level III (Credit 7)

COURSE CODE UNITS
MATH A4 3
MATH B4 3
MATH S 1

Study Plan (Year 2, Semester 2)

Level IV (Credit 8)

COURSE CODE UNITS
MATH T 8

MATH A: Compulsory Courses
MATH B: Selected Courses
MATH E: Elective Courses
MATH S: Seminar
MATH T: Thesis

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Administrative Coordinator for Staff Affairs and Graduate Students


Mr. Ibrahem Ali Aljaber

Building: A 90, Office: A-3661 | EXT:65356
ialjabir@kau.edu.sa

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10/26/2023 2:12:36 PM