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Apr 19, 2024
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Spring 2010 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MATH 120H - The Nature of Mathematics - Honors4 credits
The emphasis of this course is on the improvement of problem solving skills and extend students’ understanding of the nature of mathematics beyond algebra. Topics include: problem solving, number theory, secret codes, the golden rectangle, symmetry, the concept of infinity, topology, chaos, fractals, the uses and abuses of statistics, uncertainty, and decision making. This course is appropriate for Liberal Arts students entering fields of study that are not mathematically-oriented.Class Hours: 4
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