Department of Mathematics

Faculty: Associate Professor Khanal, Chair; Associate Professors Angeleska, Fowler, Garman, Jones, Paneru, Sumner; Professors of Instruction Ahmed, Hauser, Johnson, McAnally; Lecturers II Beaudoin, Branham; Lecturers I Bahadi, Cheng, Diepholz, Ivanov.

The mission of the mathematics department is two-fold: 1) to provide service and core courses for the University, and 2) to provide courses for mathematics, mathematical programming, and actuarial science majors

The mission of the program of studies leading to the major in mathematics is to provide the student with a balanced account of both the pure and applied aspects of modern mathematics. For majors in mathematical programming, the department provides a blend of mathematics and computer science. To accomplish this, the department offers courses that place emphasis on the development of mathematics through different branches in linear algebra, modern abstract algebra and analysis. In addition, the applied aspect is covered in differential equations, statistics and discrete mathematics. The intent of the actuarial science program is to prepare students for careers as actuaries, who assess risk and operate in a variety of insurance, financial and consulting environments. An actuarial science graduate at UT is required to take classes in statistics, mathematics, actuarial science, economics and programming. 

Faculty offer independent study courses and the opportunity to study other aspects of mathematics and its applications.

The program prepares majors in mathematics or mathematical programming to pursue graduate studies or to enter in the workforce.