Department of Mathematics

Professors:
MYRON B. ALLEN III, A.B. Dartmouth College 1976; M.A. Princeton University 1978; Ph.D. 1983; Professor of Mathematics 1992, 1983. Vice President, Academic Affairs 2005.
BENITO M. CHEN-CHARPENTIER, FISICO National University of Mexico 1973; Ph.D. California Institute of Technology 1979; Professor of Mathematics 1994, 1988.
FARHAD JAFARI, B.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison 1978; M.S. 1980; Ph.D. 1983; M.A. 1986; Ph.D. 1989; Professor of Mathematics 1999, 1991.

LUIS FELIPE PEREIRA, B.S. Federal University of Minas Gerais 1983; M.S. 1985; M.S. New York University 1988; Ph.D. State University of New York-Stony Brook 1992; Professor of Mathematics 2008.
PETER POLYAKOV, M.S. Moscow State University 1967; Ph.D. 1971; Professor of Mathematics 1998, 1993.
BRYAN L. SHADER, B.S. University of Wyoming 1984; M.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison 1987; Ph.D. 1990; Professor of Mathematics 2001, 1990.
SIVAGURU SRITHARAN, B.Sc. University of Sri Lanka 1977; M.S. University of Washington 1979; Ph.D. University of Arizona 1982; Professor of Mathematics 2002.

Associate Professors:
FREDERICO da CUNHA FURTADO, B.S. Federal University of Minas Gerais 1979; M.S. Federal University of Rio de Janeiro 1984; Ph.D. Courant Institute 1989; Associate Professor of Mathematics 2002, 1997.
SYLVIA A. HOBART, B.A. University of California-Santa Cruz 1980; Ph.D. University of Michigan 1987; Associate Professor of Mathematics 1993, 1987.
LYNNE IPINA, B.S. South Dakota State University 1972; M.S. New York University 1978; Ph.D. 1986; Associate Professor of Mathematics 1992, 1985.
G. ERIC MOORHOUSE, B.S. University of Toronto 1980; M.S. 1984; Ph.D. 1987; Associate Professor of Mathematics 1995, 1989.
CHANYOUNG LEE SHADER, B.S. Yonsei University 1985; M.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison 1991; Ph.D. 1992; Associate Professor of Mathematics 1999, 1992.
SHAGI-DI SHIH, B.A. National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan) 1973; M.S. University of Connecticut 1978; Ph.D. University of Maryland 1985; Associate Professor of Mathematics 1995, 1985.

MAN-CHUNG YEUNG, B.S. Jinan University, China 1986; M.Ph. University of Hong Kong 1990; Ph.D. University of California-Los Angeles 1997; Associate Professor of Mathematics 2005.

Assistant Professors:
HAKIMA BESSAIH, M.S. University of Algiers 1992; Ph.D. Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa 1999; Assistant Professor of Mathematics 2004.

VICTOR GINTING, B.S. Institut Teknologi Bandung Indonesia 1995; M.S. Texas A&M University 1998; Ph.D. 2004; Assistant Professor of Mathematics 2007.

STEFAN HEINZ, B.S. Humboldt University 1986; M.S. Heinrich-Hertz University 1986; Ph.D. University of Wyoming 1990; Assistant Professor of Mathematics 2004.

LONG LEE,  B.S. National Taiwan University, Taipei 1988; M.A. University of Maryland 1998; Ph.D. University of Washington 2002; Assistant Professor of Mathematics 2004.

GREGORY LYNG, B.A. Saint Olaf College 1996; M.A. Indiana University 1999; Ph.D. 2002; Assistant Professor of Mathematics 2005.

SIGUNA MÜLLER, M.S. University of Klagenfurt 1994; Ph.D. 1996; Assistant Professor of Mathematics 2005.

DANIEL STANESCU, B.Eng. Polytechnic Institute, Romania 1986; M.Eng. McGill University 1994; Ph.D. Concordia University 1999; Assistant Professor of Mathematics 2003.
 

Associate Lecturers:

JONATHAN PREWETT, B.S. California State University, Bakersfield 1996; M.S. University of Idaho 1998; Associate Lecturer in Mathematics 2007, 2001.

JOHN SPITLER, B.S. Vanderbilt University 1977; M.S. University of Wyoming 1998; Associate Lecturer in Mathematics 2004, 2000.
WILLIAM WEBER, B.S. University of Wyoming 1998; Associate Lecturer in Mathematics 2005, 2001.

Assistant Lecturer:
DAVID ANTON, B.S. North Dakota State University 2001; M.S. University of Wyoming 2007; Assistant Lecturer in Mathematics 2007.

Adjunct Professors:

Robert Kansky, Barbara Rüdiger, Shaochang Wo
 

Professors Emeriti:
Leonard Asimow, Robert Buschman, George C. Gastl, John H. George, Syed Husain, Eli Isaacson, Terry Jenkins, A. Duane Porter, Ben G. Roth, John Rowland, Virindra Sehgal, Leslie E. Shader, Raymond Smithson

Mathematics, often described as the language of science, has historically played an important role in describing the physical world around us. Today, mathematics is a crucial tool in the exploration of the frontiers of the biological, behavioral, social and managerial sciences.

Virtually every student at UW will take one or more math courses in fulfillment of graduation requirements. These courses are designed to provide students with some of the quantitative skills needed in today’s ever-changing high technology job market and to illustrate the broad range of applicability and esthetics embodied in the study of mathematics.

A major in mathematics at UW gives a broad educational background. The department strives to nurture and prepare its students for successful careers in the mathematical sciences, whether in business, industry, education or government. The Math Club, Putnam team, and various research opportunities add enriching mathematical experiences for undergraduate students. Colloquiums and weekly seminars in Analysis, Applied and Computational Mathematics, and Algebra, Combinatorics and Number Theory expose students and faculty to exciting new developments in mathematics.

A complete graduate program is also offered, including the M.A., M.S., M.S.T. and Ph.D. degrees. For more information, see the Graduate Bulletin.

Mathematics Placement

All UW math courses have prerequisites which are detailed in the course listings. These are to assure that each student has the best possible opportunity for success in the course. In accordance with this, all students registering for a math course will have their records checked in order to determine whether the prerequisite is satisfied.

A computerized prerequisite check is run prior to the start of the fall and spring semesters. Students who preregistered for a math course but have not satisfied the prerequisites at the time of the check will be automatically dropped from the course.

Prerequisites for courses numbered 2200 or lower, and 2350 (Business Calculus), may be satisfied in one of four ways:

1. Obtain a grade of C or better in a prerequisite course. Note that non-credit courses from out-of-state colleges are not accepted as prerequisites.

2. Pass the Mathematics Placement Exam (MPE) at the stated level within one year of the start of the course.

3. Obtain a sufficiently high score on one of the following standardized exams: ACT composite math score, SAT quantitative score, GRE quantitative score.

4. Obtain a sufficiently high score on one of the following standardized exams: AP Calculus, AP Statistics, CLEP, or IB.

More information on mathematics placement may be obtained from the Center for Advising on Mathematics Placement (CAMP), 222 Ross Hall, 766-6577 or at http://math.uwyo.edu.

Duplication of Courses

To avoid loss of credit because of duplication of course content, please note the following: (a) students who have taken MATH 1450 should not take MATH 1400 or MATH 1405; (b) students who have taken MATH 1400 and MATH 1405 should not take MATH 1450; (c) students who have had MATH 1400 may enroll in MATH 1450; however only two additional hours of credit will be granted.

Undergraduate Major

The mathematics major is designed to give students a solid grounding in basics, while allowing flexibility and specialization in more advanced courses.

The required core courses for a mathematics major are the three courses of the Calculus sequence (Math 2200, 2205, 2210), Linear Algebra (2250), one of the two math seminar courses (2800 or 2850), and a four credit hour programming course (typically COSC 1010 or 1030).

In addition, nine upper division math electives (27 credit hours) are required at the 3000 or above level; Math 2310 may also be used as one of these. Two of the math electives may be chosen to be courses in other departments which have significant math content, upon approval by the student’s advisor. More details about such courses are available on the math department’s website, http://math.uwyo.edu.

We expect that a student graduating with a degree in mathematics will:

• Have a solid understanding of core concepts in calculus and linear algebra;

• Be able to read and present mathematical arguments;

• Apply mathematical concepts and skills to solve appropriate problems, with an understanding of how math relates to the world around us.

Concentrations

There are three areas of concentration available for math majors, and the math department encourages students to consider choosing one which is appropriated to their interests and goals. Each consists of a specific list of courses for the upper division electives.

The Graduate School Preparation concentration emphasizes rigorous theoretical mathematics, and prepares the student for graduate work. The Applied Mathematics concentration focuses on the math used in industry and prepares the student for jobs which require working with engineers and scientists. The third concentration, Secondary Education, is intended for prospective high school math teachers. The math requirements are identical to those of the Secondary Mathematics Education Major in the College of Education, and meet the mathematics part of the requirements for Wyoming certification. For specific course lists for each concentration, see the math department web site, http://math.uwyo.edu.

Undergraduate Minor

Interdisciplinary work has become more important in our increasingly technological age, and mathematical and problem solving skills are part of many professions. A minor in mathematics can demonstrate these abilities.

The requirements for a math minor are 30 credit hours of math courses, at least 12 of which are from courses not counted toward the major. These must consist of the math core courses (2200, 2205, 2210, 2250, 2800 or 2850, and four credit hours of programming) and three upper division math electives (chosen from Math 2310 and math courses numbered 3000 or above).

Interested students who complete a minor and want to take more math courses are encouraged to consider extending this to a dual degree or concurrent major.

Mathematics (MATH) Courses

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