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2018-2019 Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MAT 108 - Exploring Mathematical Ideas


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.

Satisfies the Mathematical and Quantitative Thought requirement.

SPRING 2019 TOPIC: Cryptology Through History
Instructor: Zhuang


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