Math 103 -- Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics

 

Catalog Description

This course provides an introduction to contemporary mathematics and its applications.  It may include topics from management science, statistics, social choice, the geometry of size and shape, and mathematics for computer science.  These topics are chosen for their basic mathematical importance and for the critical role their application plays in a person's economic, political, and personal life.  This course is designed to be accessible even to students with a minimal background in mathematics.  This course is not designed to prepare students for further work in mathematics;  however, it is an ideal course to take to meet the core.  No credit will be given for MATH 103 if the student has prior credit for another mathematics course above the level of intermediate algebra.  This course is not intended for freshmen.  Prerequisite:  One year of high school mathematics.  Satisfies the Mathematical Reasoning core requirement.

 

Objectives

This course is designed to bring the excitement of contemporary mathematics to non-specialists, and to help them develop the ability to think logically, and to read critically technical information.  This course will give students a more accurate perception of the nature of mathematics, a greater appreciation for its influence on the quality of their daily lives, and a better understanding of some important mathematical concepts and the problem solving process.

 

 

Syllabus:  Math 103 Syllabus.pdf

 

Exercise List:  Math 103 Exercise List.pdf