This concentration provides a course of study for mathematics majors intending to pursue graduate study in applied mathematics.
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Gino Biondini
Chair
Joseph Hundley
Director of Undergraduate Studies
math-undergrad@buffalo.edu
This concentration provides a course of study for mathematics majors intending to pursue graduate study in applied mathematics.
By the time of graduation, students should have acquired the following skills:
Mathematics courses are usually delivered in a lecture format. Many courses include recitations that allow students to seek additional explanation of course material and practice their problem solving skills. Enrollment in lower level mathematics courses is limited to 90 students. Most advanced courses have no more than 30-40 students. The Mathematics Department also offers individual study courses that let students research specialized topics under guidance of a faculty member. For the last few years the department has been increasing the number of courses that are offered remotely.
All faculty and administrative offices of the Math Department are located in the Mathematics Building. The Mathematics Building also has a few classrooms that are used for seminars and more advanced courses. Large mathematics courses meet in other buildings on UB North Campus.
The Department of Mathematics is proud of its excellent teaching and active research programs. Several of our faculty members have received awards for excellence in teaching. Faculty members are currently involved in research in areas such as mathematical analysis, abstract algebra, number theory, geometry, topology, and applied mathematics. Each year approximately one third of the faculty hold external research grants, from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Security Agency and the Department of Defense. The Department offers research opportunities for undergraduates including writing honors theses. The undergraduate Teaching Assistants program allows undergraduate students to gain college level teaching experience.
The Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Joseph Hundley, is available to talk one-on-one with any student interested in finding out about our mathematics program. For appointments call 716-645-8785.
Please visit the Mathematics department website for additional information about our faculty.
Career Choices
Alumni in Mathematics have found employment in the following additional fields:
75% of graduates go on to find related employment, 15% go on to graduate school.
Work settings include:
Salary Information
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers in 2016 the projected starting salary for a holder of a bachelors degree in mathematics is $55,087.
Advising provided by the College of Arts and Sciences Student Advising Services and the Department of Mathematics.
Contact the Assistant to the Undergraduate Director, Patti Wieclaw, at 716-645-8785, pwieclaw@buffalo.edu or math-undergrad@buffalo.edu to make an advising appointment with the Director or Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Hazel and John Wilson Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarship
This award is presented to one or more outstanding mathematics majors annually, and is awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated financial need.