Mathematics: About The Program
About Our Degrees
Acceptance Criteria - B.A.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 in MTH 141, MTH 142 and MTH 241 (or transfer equivalents).
Acceptance Criteria - B.S.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 in MTH 141-MTH 142 and PHY 107-PHY 108/PHY 158.
Acceptance Information
Deadlines: Rolling
Number of applicants/year: Fall - 35; Spring - 30
Number of accepted majors/year: 50
Minimum GPA of 2.5 in MTH 141, MTH 142 and MTH 241 (or transfer equivalents).
Acceptance Criteria - B.S.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 in MTH 141-MTH 142 and PHY 107-PHY 108/PHY 158.
Acceptance Information
Deadlines: Rolling
Number of applicants/year: Fall - 35; Spring - 30
Number of accepted majors/year: 50
About Our Courses
Suggested Introductory Courses
The typical class size for:
Freshman/introductory courses is: 60
Sophomore/intermediate courses is: 60
Upper level/advanced courses is: 30
In the Department of Mathematics, what do teaching assistants (TA's) do?
TA's teach in recitation sections (not lectures), and assist in grading.
For course descriptions, please see Courses.
- CSE 113 Introduction to Computer Science or CSE 115 Introduction to Computer Science for Majors
- MTH 141-MTH 142 College Calculus I-II
The typical class size for:
Freshman/introductory courses is: 60
Sophomore/intermediate courses is: 60
Upper level/advanced courses is: 30
In the Department of Mathematics, what do teaching assistants (TA's) do?
TA's teach in recitation sections (not lectures), and assist in grading.
For course descriptions, please see Courses.
About Our Faculty
The Department of Mathematics has distinguished itself in both research and teaching. Each year about half of the faculty hold research grants. All members are active in the publication of articles and books. Five members of the department have received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and one has recently been inducted as an Honorary Member of the Golden Key National Honor Society, a nomination offered by students to give public recognition for excellence in undergraduate education. Faculty members are currently involved in research in a wide spectrum of areas such as cryptography, pattern recognition, knot theory, differential equations, crystallization, foundations of quantum physics, statistical mechanics, algebra, analysis, logic, and number theory.
The Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor John Ringland, is available to talk one-on-one with any student interested in finding out about our mathematics program.
See a list of our Undergraduate Faculty.
The Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor John Ringland, is available to talk one-on-one with any student interested in finding out about our mathematics program.
See a list of our Undergraduate Faculty.
Practical Experience and Special Academic Opportunities
Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
Honors Program
The Honors Program in mathematics requires the completion of all requirements for a B.A. or B.S. degree in the Preparation for Graduate Study in Mathematics or the Preparation for Graduate Study in Applied Mathematics program. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 GPA in mathematics, and write an honors thesis under the direction of a faculty member.
Math Tutoring
Math majors in good academic standing are encouraged to tutor freshmen/sophomore level math in the Math Place Tutoring Lab run by the Learning Center. This is particularly attractive to students preparing for careers in teaching.
This is presented to an undergraduate math major after the completion of his or her junior year, and is awarded on the basis of intellectual and creative promise in mathematics.
Harry Merrill Gehman Endowment Award
This is presented to an undergraduate math major whose goal is to teach mathematics, and is awarded after the completion of the junior year for outstanding achievement.
Honors Program
The Honors Program in mathematics requires the completion of all requirements for a B.A. or B.S. degree in the Preparation for Graduate Study in Mathematics or the Preparation for Graduate Study in Applied Mathematics program. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5 GPA in mathematics, and write an honors thesis under the direction of a faculty member.
Math Tutoring
Math majors in good academic standing are encouraged to tutor freshmen/sophomore level math in the Math Place Tutoring Lab run by the Learning Center. This is particularly attractive to students preparing for careers in teaching.
This is presented to an undergraduate math major after the completion of his or her junior year, and is awarded on the basis of intellectual and creative promise in mathematics.
Harry Merrill Gehman Endowment Award
This is presented to an undergraduate math major whose goal is to teach mathematics, and is awarded after the completion of the junior year for outstanding achievement.
Extracurricular Activities
Undergraduate Mathematics Club
This is an entirely student-run club that plans a variety of academic and community involvement activities such as field trips, a commencement ceremony, volunteer work for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, tutoring for area high schools, and so forth. For more information, call 716-645-6284.
See the UB Student Association.
This is an entirely student-run club that plans a variety of academic and community involvement activities such as field trips, a commencement ceremony, volunteer work for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, tutoring for area high schools, and so forth. For more information, call 716-645-6284.
See the UB Student Association.
Complementary Programs and Courses
Majors that Complement Mathematics
Minors that Complement Mathematics
Courses Outside the Major that Could Improve Employment Opportunities
Minors that Complement Mathematics
- Biological Sciences
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English
- Geography
- Physics
- Teacher Education
Courses Outside the Major that Could Improve Employment Opportunities
- Accounting
- Computer programming
- Economics
- Statistics
Links to Further Information About This Program
Updated: Jul 17, 2009 10:12:36 AM
