Van Nostrand, Princeton 1958. Students are supposed to take the intermediate examination before the start of their 5 th semester at the latest. It has to be taken before the start of the 7 th semester. During the Stage II Studies the students broaden their general knowledge of Mathematics. Students select their courses independently.
Students can choose from a variety of courses offered by the department.
Algebra and Complex Analysis are offered every year. A basic knowledge of Algebra and Topology is taken for granted. In the minor subject students have to acquire a knowledge corresponding to courses of 10 to 12 hours per week. One exercise class, one Praktikum and one seminar have to be passed. The dissertation is a scientific work, in which the student shows competence to deal independently with a scientific problem from a special field.