Introduction

The Master of Science Program in Mathematics at California State University San Marcos is designed to provide breadth of exposure in mathematics and to enhance the intellectual attitudes and the analytic skills needed for comprehension, appreciation, creation, and application of mathematics. There is a deliberate, applicable emphasis in the courses in the program, and many courses are delivered in a computerized environment. The program will provide students opportunity for computer enhancement of many mathematical concepts, for learning connections between various areas of mathematics, for developing good mathematical skills, for developing independent learning skills, and for cooperative group problem solving.