Biography
Dr. Timothy Sprano taught Mathematics at Liberty University after having received his Masters at Virginia Tech, focusing on general education Math and Statistics classes. He went on to get his Ph.D. and teach at the University of Idaho and Francis Marion University. He then transitioned back to Liberty teaching Math majors having a specialty in Abstract Algebra.
Dr. Sprano currently serves as an associate professor of Mathematics at Liberty University and is the Calculus I subject matter expert. He enjoys interacting with a younger generation, encouraging them to see the beauty and logic of Mathematics with a passion for effecting a change in the way Math, especially algebra, is taught in schools.
Courses Taught
- MATH 108: Beginning Algebra
- MATH 110: Intermediate Algebra
- MATH 115: Mathematics for Liberal Arts
- MATH 125: Finite Math
- MATH 126: Calculus for Business and Science
- MATH 128: Precalculus
- MATH 131: Calculus I
- MATH 132: Calculus II
- MATH 231: Calculus III
- Introduction to Proof and Logic
- Elementary Statistics
- Statistics for Scientists and Engineers
- MATH 221: Applied Linear Algebra
- MATH 305: Modern Geometry
- MATH 331: Complex Analysis
- Discrete Optimization
- MATH 421: Abstract Algebra I
- MATH 422: Abstract Algebra II
- MATH 450: Mathematics Capstone Seminar
Research Interests
- Algebra: Ring theory
- Math Education: Teaching Algebra
Professional Memberships
- Mathematical Association of America