Tony Harkin
Associate Professor
School of Mathematical Sciences
College of Science
585-943-7889
Office Hours
Wednesday 4pm and Friday 4pm and by appointment
Office Location
Office Mailing Address
Gosnell 1344
Tony Harkin
Associate Professor
School of Mathematical Sciences
College of Science
Education
BS, State University College at Brockport; MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Boston University
585-943-7889
Areas of Expertise
Applied and Computational Mathematics
Fluid Mechanics
PDE
Dynamical Systems
Mathematical Modeling
Select Scholarship
Journal Paper
Harkin, Anthony, T.J. Kaper, and A. Nadim. "Energy Transfer Between the Shape and Volume Modes of a Nonspherical Gas Bubble." Physics of Fluids 25. 62101 (2013): 1-11. Print.
Journal Editor
Harkin, Anthony, ed. International Journal of Applied Nonlinear Science. Genèva Switzerland: Inderscience Publishers, 2013. Print.
Published Article
Hollenbeck, Dawn, Michael K Martini, Andreas Langner,Anthony Harkin, David Ross, and George Thurston. “Model for evaluating patternedcharge-regulation contributions toelectrostatic interactions betweenlow-dielectric spheres.” Physical Review E,82.3 (2010): n.p. Web. " *
Currently Teaching
MATH-181
Project-Based Calculus I
4 Credits
This is the first in a two-course sequence intended for students majoring in mathematics, science, or engineering. It emphasizes the understanding of concepts, and using them to solve physical problems. The course covers functions, limits, continuity, the derivative, rules of differentiation, applications of the derivative, Riemann sums, definite integrals, and indefinite integrals.
MATH-182
Project-Based Calculus II
4 Credits
This is the second in a two-course sequence intended for students majoring in mathematics, science, or engineering. 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-231
Differential Equations
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the study of ordinary differential equations and their applications. Topics include solutions to first order equations and linear second order equations, method of undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, linear independence and the Wronskian, vibrating systems, and Laplace transforms.
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-251
Probability and Statistics
3 Credits
This course introduces sample spaces and events, axioms of probability, counting techniques, conditional probability and independence, distributions of discrete and continuous random variables, joint distributions (discrete and continuous), the central limit theorem, descriptive statistics, interval estimation, and applications of probability and statistics to real-world problems. A statistical package such as Minitab or R is used for data analysis and statistical applications.
MATH-341
Advanced Linear Algebra
3 Credits
This is a second course in linear algebra that provides an in-depth study of fundamental concepts of the subject. It focuses largely on the effect that a choice of basis has on our understanding of and ability to solve problems with linear operators. Topics include linear transformations, similarity, inner products and orthogonality, QR factorization, singular value decomposition, and the Spectral Theorem. The course includes both computational techniques and the further development of mathematical reasoning skills.
MATH-381
Complex Variables
3 Credits
This course covers the algebra of complex numbers, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations, complex integration, Cauchy's integral theorem and integral formulas, Taylor and Laurent series, residues, and the calculation of real-valued integrals by complex-variable methods.
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-498
Independent Study in Mathematical Sciences
1 - 3 Credits
This course is a faculty-guided investigation into appropriate topics that are not part of the curriculum.
MATH-741
Partial Differential Equations I
3 Credits
This course uses methods of applied mathematics in the solution of problems in physics and engineering. Models such as heat flow and vibrating strings will be formulated from physical principles. Characteristics methods, maximum principles, Green's functions, D'Alembert formulas, weak solutions and distributions will be studied.
MATH-742
Partial Differential Equations II
3 Credits
This is a continuation of Partial Differential Equations I and deals with advanced methods for solving partial differential equations arising in physics and engineering problems. Topics to be covered include second order equations, Cauchy-Kovalevskaya theorem, the method of descent, spherical means, Duhamels principle, and Greens function in higher dimensions.
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.