The University of Alabama was founded in 1831 with 5 chairs; one of these was the Chair of Mathematics and Astronomy. Thus mathematics has been a central part of the University from its beginning.

The Department of Mathematics offers programs leading to Bachelors, Masters, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. We offer a variety of tracks leading to the Bachelors degrees. The tracks emphasize such areas as those of pure mathematics, classical applied mathematics, numerical mathematics, optimization, mathematical statistics, and mathematics education. The Ph.D. degree is offered with areas of research emphasis in Algebra, Analysis, Applied Mathematics, and Topology.

Gordon Palmer Hall, built in 1967 and named for former trustee Gordon D. Palmer, is home to the Department of Mathematics, the Department of Psychology and the Office of Information Technology.. A computer lab for Arts & Sciences students is located in 152 Gordon Palmer. The Mathematics Departmental office is located in 345 Gordon Palmer.

The Math Technology Learning Center (MTLC) is located in B1 Tutwiler Hall. Tutwiler Hall is on the corner of Colonial Drive and Paul Bryant Drive, diagonal from Bryant-Denny Stadium. If facing the front of Tutwiler Hall from Paul Bryant Drive, the MTLC is located to the far right on the second floor of the two-story annex.

Please browse our web site to find out more about the Department and its programs.