MATH111

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MATH111

Introduction to Mathematical Thought MATH111 SP

Not Currently Offered

This is a topics course and may not be offered every year. The most recent topic was using probabilistic and statistical techniques in the real world. It includes the study the use of mathematical (including probabilistic and statistical) techniques in medical, political, commercial, and educational decision-making. The focus will be on analyzing the presentation of facts and the way data can be presented to support a claim. Possible topics include the use that tobacco lobbies make of studies about smoking; the use made of the census to apportion government funds; the use of medical studies to determine health risks; the use of SAT and IQ tests to estimate intelligence; the effect of state lotteries and gambling on the economy. Mathematical techniques covered will include means, modes, medians, graphing, percentages, exponential and logarithmic functions, normal curves, probability and expectation.

MAJOR READINGS

There will be readings from various sources,
to be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

There will be group discussions, homework or quizzes, and a final project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course will be worth NSM credit, with priority given to freshmen and sophomores. It is not open to juniors and seniors. 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 Presentation of class project

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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