MA 12301 - Mathematical Ideas

Credit Hours: 3.00. This course is designed to expose students to a variety of topics that will both enrich and stimulate their interest in mathematics. Topics may include (but are not limited to): the Pigeonhole Principles, Numerical Patterns in Nature, Infinity, The Pythagorean Theorem, and Chaos & Fractals. Additional topics may include: Contortions of space, measuring uncertainty, and mathematical decision making. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
General Education: Quantitative Reasoning
Course Learning Outcomes
1. To attain a better understanding of some of the rich mathematical ideas.2. To build sharper skills for analyzing life issues that transcend mathematics.3. To develop a new perspective and outlook on the way we view the world.

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