About the Program
This program is for students passionate about mathematics. Students develop the ability to think abstractly and explore multiple facets of mathematics through courses in calculus, linear algebra, probability, statistics, abstract algebra, and real analysis. This program provides the theoretical foundation, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities for a range of careers.
About the Mathematics Department
159 Science and Math Complex
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: (716) 878-5621
Fax: (716) 878-6107
https://mathematics.buffalostate.edu/
Admission Requirements
The department strongly recommends first time freshmen and current and transfer students applying for the mathematics major with less than 30 credits to have completed three years of Regents high school mathematics plus a high school course in pre-calculus or AP Statistics.
Transfer students and current students applying for the mathematics major with at least 30 credits are required to have completed a minimum of one semester of calculus with a minimum grade of C and have a cumulative gpa of 2.0.
Learning Outcomes
1. Mathematics majors (MAT) will master a rich and diverse set of mathematical ideas and techniques from across the core areas of single and multivariable calculus, discrete mathematics, linear algebra, probability, modern algebra, and real analysis and complex variables.
2. Mathematics majors (MAT) will understand the nature of proof and construct well-structured and valid mathematical arguments.
3. Mathematics majors (MAT) will choose appropriate mathematical approaches for analyzing new situations and solving multi-step and open-ended problems, including the use of appropriate technology.
4. Mathematics majors (MAT) will communicate mathematical ideas and results, both orally and in writing, with clarity and precision.
Program Requirements
General Education 23 Requirements (33 credit hours)
Mathematics Major Requirements (42 credit hours)
Required Courses (33 credit hours)
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
MAT161 CALCULUS I | 4 - Credit Hours
MAT162 CALCULUS II | 4 - Credit Hours
MAT202 INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT263 CALCULUS III | 4 - Credit Hours
MAT300 TECHNIQUES OF PROOF | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT301 INTRODUCTION TO GROUP THEORY | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT325 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT417 INTRODUCTION TO REAL ANALYSIS I | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT491 CAPSTONE RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS | 3 - Credit Hours
CIS151 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I | 3 - Credit Hours
OR MAT241 COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS FOR APPLIED MATHEMATICIANS I | 3 - Credit Hours
Elective Major Courses (9 credit hours)
Complete at least 3 of the following Courses:
MAT302 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT309 COMBINATORICS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT315 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT316 INTERMEDIATE DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT319 MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT322 MODERN GEOMETRY | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT351 ELEMENTARY THEORY OF NUMBERS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT370 APPLIED NETWORKS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT383 APPLIED STATISTICS I | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT404 APPLICATIONS OF LINEAR ALGEBRA | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT411 COMPLEX VARIABLES | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT461 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS | 3 - Credit Hours
MAT490 SEMINAR | 1 - 3 Credit Hours
MAT495 SPECIAL PROJECT | 1 - 3 Credit Hours
MAT499 INDEPENDENT STUDY | 3 - 12 Credit Hours
All College Electives (48 credit hours)
120 Total Credit Hours