MAT 108 - Exploring Mathematical Ideas

Instructor
Staff

Survey of abstract mathematical ideas that deepen understanding of patterns from mathematics, art, and the physical world. Topics may include the nature of number, infinity, dimension, symmetries, alternate geometries, topology, chaos, fractals, probability and social choice. While techniques and concepts have much in common with advanced theoretical mathematics, little background is assumed and the course is not practical preparation for later courses in mathematics. The course title is occasionally changed to reflect a special emphasis.

Students entering 2012 and after: satisfies the Mathematical and Quantitative Thought distribution requirement.
Students entering before 2012: satisfies the Natural Science and Mathematics distribution requirement.

Prerequisites & Notes
Not open to students with credit for, or enrolled in, Mathematics 220, 230, or 255.