Brendan Rooney
Assistant Professor
School of Mathematics and Statistics
College of Science
585-475-2519
Office Hours
Weds, 3PM-4PM, GOS-2234 :: Weds, 4PM-5PM, GOS-1200 :: Thurs, 4PM-5PM, GOS-2234 :: Thurs, 5PM-6PM, GOS-1200
Office Location
Brendan Rooney
Assistant Professor
School of Mathematics and Statistics
College of Science
585-475-2519
Areas of Expertise
Graph Theory
Combinatorics
Combinatorial Optimization
Mathematical Modeling
Currently Teaching
MATH-182
Calculus II
4 Credits
This is the second in a two-course sequence. It emphasizes the understanding of concepts, and using them to solve physical problems. The course covers techniques of integration including integration by parts, partial fractions, improper integrals, applications of integration, representing functions by infinite series, convergence and divergence of series, parametric curves, and polar coordinates.
MATH-241
Linear Algebra
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of linear algebra, and techniques of matrix manipulation. Topics include linear transformations, Gaussian elimination, matrix arithmetic, determinants, vector spaces, linear independence, basis, null space, row space, and column space of a matrix, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, change of basis, similarity and diagonalization. Various applications are studied throughout the course.
MATH-311
Linear Optimization
3 Credits
This course presents the general linear programming problem. Topics include a review of pertinent matrix theory, convex sets and systems of linear inequalities, the simplex method of solution, artificial bases, duality, parametric programming, and applications.
MATH-351
Graph Theory
3 Credits
This course covers the theory of graphs and networks for both directed and undirected graphs. Topics include graph isomorphism, Eulerian and Hamiltonian graphs, matching, covers, connectivity, coloring, and planarity. There is an emphasis on applications to real world problems and on graph algorithms such as those for spanning trees, shortest paths, and network flows.
MATH-495
Undergraduate Research in Mathematical Sciences
1 - 3 Credits
This course is a faculty-directed project that could be considered original in nature. The level of work is appropriate for students in their final two years of undergraduate study.
MATH-646
Combinatorics
3 Credits
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of combinatorics. Topics to be studied include counting techniques, binomial coefficients, generating functions, partitions, the inclusion-exclusion principle and partition theory.
MATH-790
Research & Thesis
0 - 9 Credits
Masters-level research by the candidate on an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.
MATH-799
MATH GRADUATE Independent Study
1 - 3 Credits
Independent Study