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Adam Coffman

http://www.ipfw.edu/math/Coffman/

Department of Mathematical Sciences

IPFW College of Arts and Sciences
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Last update: May 18, 2008.

Mathematics

I am an Associate Professor of Mathematics in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Research

I am interested in geometry of all kinds. Currently, I am studying the geometric properties of real objects inside complex objects: vector spaces, matrices, immersed manifolds, varieties, vector bundles, singularities, boundaries of open sets. I use the tools of topology, for example the Euler number, to describe the large-scale structure of the objects, and methods of several complex variables, including power series, to describe the local geometry. I'm also interested in abstract algebra and physics, and I often use the computer for symbolic manipulation and graphics.

Click here for links to my research articles, preprints, and notes.

Click here for a list of some grants I've received and some talks I've given.

Recent and Planned Events


Teaching

Since Fall 1997, I have taught Math 151: Algebra and Trigonometry, Math 154: Algebra & Trigonometry II, the Math 165-166 sequence: first-year calculus (formerly Math 163-164), Math 175: Introductory Discrete Mathematics, Math 261: Multivariate Calculus, Math 262: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, Math 351: Elementary Linear Algebra, Math 453: Algebra I, MA 511: Linear Algebra with Applications, Math 525: Introduction to Complex Analysis, Math 553: Introduction to Abstract Algebra, Math 554: Linear Algebra, Math 560: Fundamental Concepts of Geometry, and Math 571: Elementary Topology. I have also directed some independent graduate study courses in Math 598: Topics in Geometry, and Readings in Special Relativity, and the Physics-Based Calculus workshop has been offered for credit as MA 598 through the Division of Continuing Studies.

Click here for links to some course notes.

My Office Hours for Summer 2008 are by appointment only. For the Fall 2008 semester, I am scheduled to teach MA 363: Differential Equations and MA 453: Abstract Algebra.


Links

The URL of my home page with frames is http://www.ipfw.edu/math/Coffman/. Without frames, the main page is http://www.ipfw.edu/math/Coffman/main.htm. Some of the other pages in this directory are: Math Links, Papers and Notes, Grants and Talks, Graphics gallery, Steiner Surfaces, Pierre the Fur Mat, The Farm, Adam's Nostalgia page, Individual Home Pages, and Worthwhile Links.

How To Reach Me

Office: 292 Kettler.

I will receive correspondence dropped off at or mailed to:

Adam Coffman
Department of Mathematical Sciences
IPFW
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499.

Office Phone: 260-481-6188.phone
Department Phone: 260-481-6821. (6232 5-6pm)
Department Fax: (260) 481-0155. (new!)

 E-mail:
CoffmanA (at) ipfw.edu
Kettler Hall, IPFW

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