Modern Mathematical Theory (MATH 497)

Term: 2012-2013 Spring Term

Faculty

Merilyn A Ryan SSJShow MyInfo popup for Merilyn A Ryan SSJ

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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (1/14/2013 - 3/6/2013) Location: MAIN MH 219
Mon-Wed, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (1/14/2013 - 5/8/2013) Location: MAIN MH 219
Mon-Wed, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (1/14/2013 - 1/15/2013) Location: MAIN MH 220

Description

A seminar designed to help students gain a broad context for understanding mathematics through the study of its history and selected topics, e.g., cryptography, fractals, and famous problems. Focus on writing includes the solution of problems and proofs as well as descriptive writing. Course is Writing Intensive and fulfills graduation requirement in career preparation and public speaking. Prerequisite: MATH-305 and ENGL-101. Officially verified Core-to-Core transfer students and IDHP participants do not have a writing prerequisite.