I am pleased to welcome all visitors to the official website of the Department of Mathematics, through which we have sought to provide comprehensive information about the department at the University of Jordan. I would also like to extend a warm welcome to our dear students in their second home—the Department of Mathematics. This department is committed to building the students’ scientific character, equipping them to enter the local or global job market or to pursue further studies.
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Jordan is considered one of the leading mathematics departments in the world, thanks to its distinguished faculty members who have received numerous international excellence awards. The department has succeeded in positioning itself prominently in credible global rankings due to the strength of its faculty’s research and the competence of its graduates, whom we are proud of for attaining leading positions wherever they have worked.
Abdalla A. Tallafha
Professor and Chairman
Programs Overview:
The
Mathematics Department at the University
of Jordan is a well-known
center for education and research in Mathematics. Undergraduate and Graduate
programs, with opportunities for specialization in all major areas of Mathematics
leading to Bachelor, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. In
particular, the excellent programs offered by the department are of special
interest and are rewarding to many students in Mathematics.
The Department of Mathematics
offers one undergraduate program (B.Sc.) and two graduate programs (M.Sc., Ph.D.).
Below is a brief description of the departmental requirements for all these
degrees.
B. Sc. Program:
Students should complete 132
credits from university, college and department course requirements. Students
should take 27 credits as university requirements, 21 credits as college
requirements and 84 as major credits. Major courses are taken from several
areas including: Analysis, Algebra, Topology, Applied Mathematics and Statistics.
M.Sc. Program:
M.Sc.
Program (Non-Thesis Track):
1. The
completion of 33 graduate credits. These include 24 credits from compulsory courses
and 9 credits from elective course requirements.
2. Passing a comprehensive exam.
M.Sc.
Program (Thesis Track):
1. Completing of
24 graduate credits. These include 18 credits from compulsory courses and 6
credits from elective course requirements.
2. Under the guidance and supervision of a member of the department faculty, each student should complete reasonably valuable research dissertation.
Ph.D.
Program:The time
span to complete this degree is on the average 4-5 years. The Ph.D. requirements
are as follows:
1.
Courses: Completion of 54 credits of graduate work. These credits
must be entirely in various Mathematics areas.
2. Qualifying
Exams: Ph.D. student should pass basic and advanced
qualifying exams in five areas of Mathematics.
The areas are: Algebra,
Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Topology and Statistics. The student can choose
3 areas for basic qualifying exam and two areas for advanced exam. These exams
are generally given in the 5th week of each semester after the beginning
of classes. These exams are written and the time allowed for each is 3 hours. Guidelines to Topics for the Qualifying Examinations Can be Found in the Department Office.
3. Research
and Dissertation: Under the guidance and
supervision of a member of the department faculty, each Ph.D. student must complete
a reasonably original research.
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 Contact Us:
Mailing Address: Department of Mathematics The University of Jordan Amman 11942, Jordan
Telephone: +962-6-5355000 Ext. 22100 Fax: +962-6-5348932 Email: mathematics@ju.edu.jo |
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