Matthew Coppenbarger
Associate Professor
School of Mathematical Sciences
College of Science
585-475-5887
Office Hours
Monday 2-3pm
Tuesday 2-3pm
Wednesday 3-4pm
Thursday 5-6pm
Tuesday 2-3pm
Wednesday 3-4pm
Thursday 5-6pm
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Matthew Coppenbarger
Associate Professor
School of Mathematical Sciences
College of Science
Education
BS, University of Arizona; MA, Ph.D., University of Rochester
Bio
Dr. Coppenbarger received a BS in Math and Physics at the University of Arizona before going to the University of Rochester to earn a Ph.D. in Mathematics studying quantum mechanics on graphs. He has taught at RIT since 2001. In addition to the lofty-sounding topics that you might expect a mathematician to study (differential equations, discrete mathematics, combinatorics), Matt shows a particular fondness for puzzles, games, and other things that an eight-year old might find of interest.
585-475-5887
Areas of Expertise
Combinatorics
Game Theory
Set Theory
Recreational Mathematics
Mathematical Modeling
Select Scholarship
Journal Paper
Coppenbarger, Matthew E. "Iterations of a Modified Sisyphus Function." The Fibonacci Quarterly 56. 2 (2018): 130-141. Print.
Coppenbarger, Matthew E. "Iterations of the Words-to-Numbers Function." Journal of Integer Sequences 21. (2018): 1-26. Web.
Currently Teaching
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-321
Game Theory
3 Credits
This course introduces solution techniques and applications of Game Theory. Topics include game trees, matrix games, linear inequalities, convex sets, the minimax theorem, and n-person games.
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-431
Real Variables I
3 Credits
This course is an investigation and extension of the theoretical aspects of elementary calculus. Topics include mathematical induction, real numbers, sequences, functions, limits, and continuity. The workshop will focus on helping students develop skill in writing proofs.
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-200
Discrete Mathematics and Introduction to Proofs
3 Credits
This course prepares students for professions that use mathematics in daily practice, and for mathematics courses beyond the introductory level where it is essential to communicate effectively in the language of mathematics. It covers various methods of mathematical proof, starting with basic techniques in propositional and predicate calculus and set theory, and then moving to applications in advanced mathematics.