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MATH 131 - Numbers, Shape, Chance, and Change

Semester Offered: Fall or Spring
1 unit(s)
What is the stuff of mathematics? What do mathematicians do? Fundamental concepts from arithmetic, geometry, probability, and the calculus are explored, emphasizing the relations among these diverse areas, their internal logic, their beauty, and how they come together to form a unified discipline. As a counterpoint, we also discuss the “unreasonable effectiveness” of mathematics in describing a stunning range of phenomena from the natural and social worlds. The Department.

Prerequisite(s): At least three years of high school mathematics.

Open only to first-year students; satisfies the college requirement for a First-Year Writing Seminar.

Three 50-minute periods.

Course Format: CLS



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