FIRST YEAR SEMINARS 044 - The Human Faces of Mathematics

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

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What is mathematics Is it discovered or invented What does it mean to understand mathematics Why have women been discouraged from mathematics In what ways is mathematics like poetry or art Why is mathematics so useful in science What do mathematicians actually do Students pursue answers to these questions and others by reading biographies of mathematicians and their ideas. Students employ multiple disciplines including cognitive science, psychology, philosophy, history, and mathematics. Some of these inquiries generate insights into the teaching and learning of mathematics. The goal is a deeper and broader understanding of mathematics as an integral part of human culture and contemporary society. (Kehle)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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