Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer 131 - The Art of Problem Solving

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Colgate University

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A. Robertson The central theme of this course - the ways and means of invention and discovery - is pursued using mathematics as its main tool. Exploring basic mathematical structures, formulating conjectures based on observations, and nullifying or verifying the conjectures is the approach used. Mathematics is only the language of investigation; this course emphasizes process over content. By the end of the course, students have a good foundation in the art of problem solving that should prove invaluable in all scientific fields. No mathematics beyond the high school level is assumed. Topics covered include plane geometry, interest theory, voting systems, sequence analysis, statistics, and global warming.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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