Faculty Profile
Holley Friedlander
Associate Professor of Mathematics (2014)
Contact Information
Tome Scientific Building
717-245-1857
Bio
Her research interests are in number theory, combinatorics, and representation theory. Much of her work is on topics related to automorphic forms on higher rank groups. She is also interested in the arithmetic of partitions and circle packings.
Education
- B.A., University of Vermont, 2007
- M.S., University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2010
- Ph.D., 2013
2026-2027 Academic Year
Fall 2026
MATH 201 Mathematical Cryptography
An introduction to the mathematics of classical and modern cryptosystems with a focus on the underlying mathematical tools from number theory and abstract algebra. Topics include symmetric ciphers, the discrete logarithm problem and Diffie-Hellman key exchange, and integer factorization and the RSA cryptosystem
MATH 262 Linear Algebra
An introduction to matrix algebra and abstract vector spaces with an emphasis on writing mathematical arguments. Topics include linear systems and matrices, vector spaces, linear independence, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.Prerequisite: 211 or permission of the instructor. Offered every semester.
Spring 2027
MATH 171 Multivariable Calculus
Multivariable calculus including parametric and polar equations, vectors, three-dimensional analytic geometry, vector-valued functions, functions of several variables, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals. Additional topics if time permits.Three hours of classroom and one and a half hour of lab per week. Prerequisite: 170 or departmental placement. Offered every semester.