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MATH109

Finite Mathematics and Calculus MATH109 FA

Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:40 EST 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       42      18         24

The course will be a blend of discrete and continuous mathematics illustrating how some of the deep ideas of Calculus (the continuous) might arise from rather simple, natural, problems concerning (whole) numbers, their representation and their applications in algebra and geometry (the discrete). The emphasis is on connections, on how elementary problems evolve into avenues of significant discovery. There will be emphasis on writing. Due attention will be paid to the historical significance of the ideas.

MAJOR READINGS

Notes will be provided.
Readings from thd literature will be assigned.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly problem sets. One paper will be assigned in addition to the readings. Midterm and final.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a course about ideas, about the meaning of mathematics; it is not a course about using formulas to generate numbers. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM MATH

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Reid, J; Times: M.W.F.. 10:00AM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 3, Jr: 3, So: 2, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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