The Graduate School
Salem State College, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970.
Current and future courses offered
at the Master's level in Mathematics

Note:  We also have courses for a Master of Arts in Teaching Middle School Mathematics degree.  To see these courses (none of which count towards a Master of Science in Mathematics or Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics degree), please go to http://www.salemstate.edu/math/grad/gradoffsmsm.htm   .

Fall 2009: (Sept. 2-Dec. 21, 2009)
MAT710 Foundations of Mathematics (3 Cr.)  Tu.  4:30-6:50 p.m.  SB311  Sec. S1 (3259)   P. Poitevin
Suggested topics are: propositional and predicate calculi, consistency and completeness of axiom systems, Godel’s theorem, axiomatic set theory, cardinal and ordinal numbers.

MAT734 Linear and Multilinear Algebra (3 Cr.)   M  7:00-9:20 p.m.  SB311  Sec. S1 (3260)    A. Rosenthal
Prerequisite: Linear Algebra  (comparable to our MAT 414  or  MAT 704)
Suggested topics are: canonical forms for matrices and linear transformations, quadratic forms, principal axis theorem, tensor products, exterior and symmetric algebras.
  • Click here for information on where and when to register.
  • Click here for a map of Salem State College and directions to Salem State College.

  • Spring 2010: (Jan. 20-May 11, 2010)  (tentative)
    NOTE:  PLEASE REGISTER ON OR BEFORE  JANUARY 7!!!   If you are told before January 7 that a class is full, please e-mail arosenthal@salemstate.edu so we can either add another section or give you permission to be added to a "full" class.  After January 7, such permissions will only be given to students already formally accepted into a degree program here.
    NOTE:  Registration for Spring 2010 courses is expected to begin on December 1.  Phone in registration at 978-542-6334 is Mon. - Thurs.  noon -  5:30 p.m.  Walk-in registration is Mon. - Thurs.  9 am - 5:30 p.m.  and Fri.  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  You may also register online at http://navigator.salemstate.edu .  If this link doesn't work, please go to http://www.salemstate.edu and click on the "Navigator" link in the upper right.  If this doesn't work, please go to https://navigator9.salemstate.edu:4435/psp/pa9prd/NAVIGATOR/PORTAL/?cmd=logout  .

    MAT711 Real Analysis I (3 Cr.)   M   4:30-6:50 p.m.  SB305A   P. Poitevin
    Prerequisite: 12 credit hours of Calculus or the equivalent
    Completeness, limits, continuity, convergence of sequences and series, derivatives, the Riemann integral, and theorems of Taylor, Bolzano-Weierstrass, and Heine-Borel together with applications.

    MAT724 Abstract Algebra (3 Cr.)  Tu.  4:30-6:50 p.m.  SB305A    J. Fox
    Prerequisite: Abstract Algebra (comparable to our MAT 303)
    Suggested topics are: Sylow theorems, Jordan-Holder theorem, algebraic and transcendental field extensions, Galois theory, solvability of polynomial equations, ideal theory, modules.

    MAT740   Computer Applications in Mathematics I    (3 Cr.)   W  7:00-9:20 p.m.  SB311    A. Rosenthal
    The FORTRAN language is introduced and used to illustrate computer methods in Calculus, Number Theory, Algebra, Statistics and Economics. Attention is paid to machine accuracy, error estimation and multiple-precision arithmetic. Assignments include the coding and running of programs in the Computer Laboratory. No previous computer experience required.

    Summer I 2010: (May 24-July 3, 2010)  (tentative)
    TBA

    Summer II 2010: (July 12-Aug. 20, 2010)  (tentative)
    TBA


    Please send suggestions for courses you would like to see offered in these or future semesters to arosenthal@salemstate.edu.

    Back to Top;      Home page for Salem State College Mathematics Graduate Programs

    Author information:  Professor A. Rosenthal, Math Dept.   To send me e-mail, click on arosenthal@salemstate.edu
    Copyright © 2009, Salem State College, Salem, MA 01970-5353.  All rights reserved.
    Revised: October 9, 2009.
    Next scheduled revision: December 1,  2009 (when the courses running in Summer 2010  will be tentatively known).