General Information Professional Behavior and Appropriate Attire During the conduct of their professional duties, all Math Department employees represent the Math Department and the University of North Texas. In particular, during times when Math Department employees are teaching, working in the Math Lab, or holding office hours, said employees should teach, dress, and conduct themselves in a professional manner. It is important that every supported student treat all aspects of the assigned responsibilities with attention and professionalism. This includes but is not limited to: Showing up for duties with sufficient preparation Being responsive to assignments and requests initiated by faculty, staff, or students Meeting deadlines and Abiding by all university regulations and department policies. Moreover: Modest and professional dress can have a big effect in establishing appropriate professional distance between you and your students. It is crucial to realize and remember that your students do not need a buddy--they need a professional instructor. TFs and TAs should not meet students off campus for office hours. TFs and TAs who meet students anywhere but in their office or in the classroom immediately after class are opening themselves up to possible accusations, liability issues, and legal issues. TFs and TAs should be careful to not put themselves in positions where they could be accused of inappropriate behavior. TFs and TAs should avoid socializing with students enrolled in any class they are currently teaching. This includes inviting students to their home and accepting invitations to students' homes. TFs and TAs are not permitted to have romantic or sexual relations with their students. If TFs or TAs are offered gifts as an expression of gratitude from a student currently enrolled in their class, they should offer their thanks and reply that departmental policy prohibits them from accepting these items. WARNING: Repeated violations of the above rules could lead to loss of departmental support.
Real analysis Complex analysis Topology Algebra Probability and statistics Applied mathematics Both exams must be taken prior to registering for dissertation hours, MATH 6950. More specifically: The exam times will be at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters in August and January. The exams are normally administered from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Individual qualifying exam committees may deviate from this but if they do, the committee chair shall clearly communicate the available time for the exam to the Mathematics Department and to all graduate students well ahead of the exam date. Two qualifying exams must be passed by the end of the first January exam period following the seventh semester of graduate studies in mathematics (initiated at the University of North Texas). Students failing to meet this requirement will be removed from the Ph.D. program after the spring semester following their seventh semester. In addition, at least one qualifying exam must be passed by the end of the first January exam period following the fifth semester of graduate studies in mathematics (initiated at the University of North Texas). For students failing to meet this requirement, the Graduate Affairs Committee will recommend to the department chair termination of financial support after the spring semester following their fifth semester. Exceptions to the above rules can be made only under extenuating circumstances and with the approval of the Graduate Affairs Committee. Each exam subject area has a syllabus [link] that contains a detailed list of topics covered by the exam, together with suggested readings. Also old exams are available to students. Digital copies of the ungraded exams are kept by the department until the student graduates, or until five years have passed. Graded exams will not be returned to the students, but students may consult with the chair of the area committee to view a copy of their ungraded exam and receive feedback on their exam performance. 4. Ph.D. Degree Plans The Ph.D. students are required to take at least 9 credits of MATH 6950 doctoral dissertation hours. This can be done only after passing two Ph.D. qualifying exams. At most 12 credits of 6950 can count towards the degree.