What is mathematics? How can it enrich and improve your life? What do mathematicians think about and how do they go about tackling challenging questions? Most people envision mathematicians as people who solve equations or
perform arithmetic. In fact, mathematics is an artistic endeavor which requires
both imagination and creativity. In this course, we will experience what this is all
about by discovering various beautiful branches of mathematics while learning
life lessons that will have a positive impact on our lives. There are two meta-
goals for this course: (1) a better perspective into mathematics, and (2) sharper
analytical reasoning to solve problems (both mathematical and nonmathematical).
Format: lecture/discussion. Evaluation will be based primarily on projects,
homework assignments, and exams.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 100/101/102 (or demonstrated proficiency on a
diagnostic test-see Mathematics 100) or permission of instructor. Enrollment
limit: 50 (expected: 50). Not open to students who have taken mathematics
courses other than Mathematics 100, 101, 102, 103, 170, Statistics 101 without
permission of the instructor.