MATHEMATICS
FACULTY John Herron, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Applied Mathematics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Operator Theory Kevin Hope, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Physics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, High-Pressure Materials Physics Mary Maxwell, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Mathematics, University of Alabama, Item Response Theory Karolyn Morgan, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Applied Mathematics, University of California at Berkeley, Numerical Analysis Karli Morris, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Mathematics, Louisiana State University, Algebraic Number Theory Michael Sterner, Professor, Ph.D. Mathematics, State University of New York, Albany, Complex Analysis Benton Tyler, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Mathematics, University of Mississippi, Graph Theory/Combinatories Scott Varagona, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Mathematics, Auburn University, Topology
FAST FACTS The mathematics program offers advanced courses in areas designed for graduate programs as well as special topics courses in astronomy, number theory, game theory, special relativity and quantum theory. This variety of courses permits students to build a concentration in a particular area of the discipline.
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graduates who pursued advanced degrees in the past 3 years Students work one-on-one with a faculty member on an advanced topic for presentation as a senior thesis, providing further preparation for success in graduate school and career paths. A variety of extracurricular activities are available through the gaming, math, chess and astronomy clubs, the latter providing access to UM's James Wylie Shepherd Observatory.
FACULTY FACULTYOFFERED DEGREES
John Herron, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Applied
John Herron, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Applied Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Mathematics, University of North Carolina at Charlott
STUDENT RESEARCH Mathematics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Operator Theory
Bachelor Science in Mathematics OperatorofTheory “Item Response Theory: Using Item Kevin Hope, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Physics, Kevin Hope, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Physics, Information to Reduce Test Length” University of Alabama at Birmingham, High-Pressure University of Alabama at Birmingham, High-Pressure Materials Physics Materials “A Careful Look Physics at the Gamma Function” Mary Maxwell, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Mathematic Mary Maxwell, Ph.D. Mathematics, “Tilings ofUniversity Regular Polyhedra” ofAssistant Alabama,Professor, Item Response Theory University of Alabama, Item Response Theory “Möbius Transformations Applications” Karolyn Morgan,and Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Applied Karolyn Morgan, University Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Applied Mathematics, of “Elementary Hilbert Space Theory” California at Berkeley, Mathematics, University of California at Berkeley, Numerical Analysis “Computational NumericalInvestigation Analysis of Field-Induced Karli Morris, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Mathematics, Polymerization of Nitrogen in Nanotubes” Karli Morris, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Mathematics, Louisiana State University, Algebraic Number Theory Louisiana State University, Algebraic Number Theory Michael Sterner, Professor, Ph.D. Mathematics, State Michael Sterner, Professor, Ph.D. Mathematics, State University of New York, Albany, Complex Analysis GRADUATES University of New York, Albany, Complex Analysis Benton Tyler, Associate Professor, Ph.D. Mathematics, Tyler, Associate Professor, Mathematics, David Benton Skelton, B.S. Mathematics, 2009 University of Mississippi, GraphPh.D. Theory/Combinatorie University of Mississippi, Graph Theory/Combinatories Mathematics Instructor/Director of Faculty ScottBrown Varagona, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Mathematic Development, Mackie College Scott Varagona, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. Mathematics, Auburn University, Topology Auburn University, Topology “The math department provided an extremely rigorous and in-depth look into many areas of MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS mathematics, while simultaneously cultivating a FAST FACTS FOR BOTH DEGREE PROGRAMS love forFAST mathematics and a sense of pride in my FACTS chosen profession.” The mathematics program offers advanced courses in MATH 170 (Calculus I) Theareas mathematics offers advanced in designed program for graduate programs as courses well as specia areas MATH 171 (Calculus II) designed for graduate programs as well as special topics courses in astronomy, number theory, game theo Heather Hardeman, B.S. Mathematics, 2012 courses in astronomy, number theory, game theory, special relativity and theory. This variety of topics MATH 185 (Survey ofquantum Mathematics) Ph.D. student, University ofquantum Calgary theory. This variety of special relativity and courses permits students to build a concentration in a courses MATHmath 247 program (Intro to Discrete permits students to aItconcentration in a “Montevallo’s thebuild best!Mathematics) gave particular area of theisdiscipline. particular area of the discipline. me a strong foundation in mathematics and the MATH 261 (Intro to Programming & Computer
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MATHEMATICS
MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR BOTH DEGREE PROGRAMS MATH 170 (Calculus I) MATH 171 (Calculus II) MATH 185 (Survey of Mathematics) MATH 247 (Intro to Discrete Mathematics) MATH 261 (Intro to Programming & Computer Algebra Systems) MATH 271 (Sequences, Series & Indeterminate Forms) MATH 272 (Calculus III) MATH 310 (Foundations of Mathematics) MATH 470 (Real Analysis) MATH 484 (Directed Reading in Mathematics) MATH 485 (Senior Seminar) 8 hours at the 200 level or above taken in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry or Physics Additional major course requirements vary based on the chosen degree.
Department of Biology, Chemistry & Mathematics Harman Hall, Station 6480 Montevallo, AL 35115 For more information, please contact: Dr. Houston Byrd, Chair byrdh@montevallo.edu
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