About the Program
Mathematics Department
SAMC 159
(716) 878-5621
mathematics.buffalostate.edu/
Mathematics helps build problem-solving abilities and fosters a quantitative perspective on the world. In addition, mathematics provides the basis of many other STEM fields, including chemistry, biology, computer science, physics, and engineering technology (and it can be applied to medical science). The
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
1. Mathematics minors (MAT) will master a rich and diverse set of mathematical ideas and techniques from across the core areas of single variable calculus, and if chosen linear algebra, probability, modern algebra and modern geometry.
2. Mathematics minors (MAT) will understand the nature of proof and construct well-structured and valid mathematical arguments.
3. Mathematics minors (MAT) will choose appropriate mathematical approaches for analyzing new situations and solving multi-step and open-ended problems.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (11 credit hours)
Select one from the following: 4
MAT 126 APPLIED CALCULUS I (4)
MAT 161 CALCULUS I (4)
Select one from the following: 4
MAT 127 APPLIED CALCULUS II (4)
MAT 162 CALCULUS II (4)
MAT 300 TECHNIQUES OF PROOF (prerequisite: MAT 162 and MAT 270) 3
Electives (9-10 credit hours) 9-10
Select three from the following:
MAT 202 INTRODUCTION TO LINEAR ALGEBRA
MAT 263 CALCULUS III (4)
MAT 301 INTRODUCTION TO GROUP THEORY (prerequisites: MAT 202 and MAT 300)
MAT 302 ABSTRACT ALGEBRA II (prerequisite: MAT 301)
MAT 309 COMBINATORICS (prerequisite: MAT 270)
MAT 315 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (prerequisite: MAT 263 or permission of instructor)
MAT 316 INTERMEDIATE DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (prerequisite: MAT 315)
MAT 319 MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY (prerequisite: MAT 161 or permission of instructor))
MAT 322 MODERN GEOMETRY (prerequisite: MAT 270 or MAT 300)
MAT 325 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (prerequisites: MAT 127 or MAT 162 and MAT 270 or permission of instructor)
MAT 351 ELEMENTARY THEORY OF NUMBERS (4 years of HS Regents mathematics)
MAT 370 APPLIED NETWORKS (prerequisites: MAT 202 and MAT 270)
MAT 383 APPLIED STATISTICS I (prerequisites: MAT 382 or MAT 325 or MAT 311 and MAT 381)
MAT 404 APPLICATIONS OF LINEAR ALGEBRA (prerequisites: MAT 263 and MAT 264 and MAT 202)
MAT 411 COMPLEX VARIABLES (prerequisite: MAT 263)
MAT 417 INTRODUCTION TO REAL ANALYSIS I (prerequisite: MAT 263)
MAT 461 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS (prerequisites: MAT 263 and MAT 264 and MAT 202)
MAT 490 SEMINAR (Permission of Instructor) (1-3)
MAT 491 CAPSTONE RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS (prerequisite: MAT 301 or MAT 417 and senior status or permission of instructor)
MAT 495 SPECIAL PROJECT (Permission of Instructor) (1-3)
MAT 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY (Permission of Instructor) (3-12)
Total Credit Hours 20-21