MATH 201 The Nature of Mathematics

Introduces students to the science of patterns. Students use basic principles of problem solving to investigate new areas of thought. Topics may include number patterns, prime numbers and cryptography, infinity, the golden ratio, topology and knots, chaos, fractals, and risk. Topics may vary at the discretion of the instructor.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

A grade of C or better in MATH 005# or by placement

Offered

Fall or Spring (offered as needed)

Notes

Class is being discontinued effective Fall 2017