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MATH109
Finite Mathematics and Calculus
MATH109 FA
Next Offered in 9899 FA
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
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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