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Tamas Wiandt

Professor

School of Mathematics and Statistics
College of Science
Director, Applied Statistics Graduate Programs
Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Statistics

585-475-5767
Office Hours
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Tamas Wiandt

Professor

School of Mathematics and Statistics
College of Science
Director, Applied Statistics Graduate Programs
Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Statistics

Education

BS, Jozsef Attila University (Hungary); Ph.D., University of Minnesota

585-475-5767

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Journal Paper
Barbosu, M. and T. Wiandt. "On a New Inequality in the Planar Three-body Problem." Astrophysics and Space Science 361. 6 (2016): 1-5. Print.
Wiandt, T. "Intensity of Attractors for Closed Relations on Compact Hausdorff Spaces." International Journal of Difference Equations 11. 2 (2016): 215-223. Print.

Currently Teaching

MATH-108
3 Credits
This course introduces a rich variety of geometry topics beyond those studied at the high school level. Each topic is augmented with connections to the arts, sciences, engineering, and other everyday applications. Course activities will emphasize problem solving in geometry and communicating mathematical arguments in the context of geometry. Geometric concepts will be explored using technology as well.
MATH-251
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-255
3 Credits
This course provides challenging problems in probability whose solutions require a combination of skills that one acquires in a typical mathematical statistics curriculum. Course work synthesizes basic, essential problem-solving ideas and techniques as they apply to actuarial mathematics and the first actuarial exam.
MATH-261
3 Credits
This course examines concepts in finance from a mathematical viewpoint. It includes topics such as the Black-Scholes model, financial derivatives, the binomial model, and an introduction to stochastic calculus. Although the course is mathematical in nature, only a background in calculus (including Taylor series) and basic probability is assumed; other mathematical concepts and numerical methods are introduced as needed.
MATH-498
1 - 3 Credits
This course is a faculty-guided investigation into appropriate topics that are not part of the curriculum.
MATH-620
2 Credits
This course serves as a bridge course that builds the mathematical foundations needed for the IDAI-620 course, Mathematical Methods for Artificial Intelligence, a course introducing the mathematical background for AI systems in the MS in AI program. It focuses on the basic constructions, structures, and results in four key areas: (1) linear algebra (vectors, matrices, and their operations) (2) optimization theory (multivariable functions and their calculus) (3) probability and statistics (basic combinatorics, elementary statistics) and (4) numerical analysis (basic notions of approximation).
MATH-790
0 - 9 Credits
Masters-level research by the candidate on an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.
STAT-495
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.
STAT-498
1 - 3 Credits
This course is a faculty-guided investigation into appropriate topics that are not part of the curriculum.
STAT-791
0 Credits
This course is a graduate course for students enrolled in the Thesis/Project track of the MS Applied Statistics Program. (Enrollment in this course requires permission from the Director of Graduate Programs for Applied Statistics.)
STAT-799
1 - 3 Credits
Credit will be assigned at the discretion of the department. A written proposal of the work involved will be required of the candidate, and may be modified at the discretion of the faculty involved before approval is given to proceed.