LaTeX Templates for Mathematics Theses
at SJSU
LaTeX is the standard software application for mathematical word
processing/typesetting. It produces journal-quality printouts,
and is versatile, easy to use--after you learn the basics--and
free.
(See www.miktex.org for more
details.)
The .zip archive below contains a Style Guide approved by Graduate
Studies and Research for use by students writing mathematics theses at
SJSU.
A sample thesis and a sample slide presentation for a thesis defense
are also included. The sample thesis is based on the document
class sjsuthesis.cls
developed by James Kittock,
2004 SJSU Outstanding Thesis Award winner, for his thesis
The Isoperimetric Problem in Finitely
Presented Groups. Mr. Kittock has generously allowed the
posting of a modified version of the template he customized for
producing his thesis in LaTeX. The template was modified
and the Style Guide developed by Professor Tim Hsu of this Department,
in consultation with Graduate Studies and Research. Questions
about the use of the Style Guide and thesis templates may be directed
to Professor Hsu (hsu@math.sjsu.edu)
or
Professor Kubelka (kubelka@math.sjsu.edu),
the
Graduate
Coordinator.
Although this Style Guide and these templates have been approved by
Graduate Studies and Research, the rules in GS&R's
Thesis
Guide will prevail in the event of any conflict between it
and our Style Guide. You should be sure to read GS&R's Thesis
Guide to familiarize yourself with GS&R's requirements. Also,
when turning in to GS&R a thesis produced using our Style Guide and
templates, be sure to note on the submittal form that the style guide
you are using is the Math Department's Style Guide.
Note: since GS&R makes changes
in the thesis requirements on an ongoing basis, it’s very important
that you contact Professor Hsu
to make sure you have the latest version of the template.
Note: all opinions contained in these templates are those of the
Professor Hsu, Mr.
Kittock and/or Charles Dickens. Also, there is no guarantee,
implied or otherwise, that you will win the Outstanding Thesis Award if
you use these templates.
LaTeX Thesis Templates (.zip
archive)