The table lists the classes usually taught in our curriculum. Read more about that below. These courses are taught in other departments.
Boldface indicates a required class.
TA At least one quarter you must be a Teaching Assistant. Typically students do this early, when they don't necessarily have a regular research advisor for financial support anyway. A good thing to do is to use the Independent Study course in the spring before or the fall after that summer, either to prepare for your project or to finish it up. The department offers the prelims every June. You may pass either or both exams in your first attempt.