MAT 110 - On the Shoulders of Giants:Great Mathematical Ideas

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Cornell College

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Investigation of a variety of great mathematical discoveries past and present. The ideas investigated will not require signi_cant previous mathematical background, but will require the student to actively participate in the process of mathematical discovery. Only by doing mathematics can the creativity, beauty, and mathematical importance of these great ideas be understood. Speci_c content varies with the course instructor, but may include subjects such as knot theory, origami, game theory, the nature of in_nity, or chaos and fractals. Prerequisite: two years of high school algebra. Recommended for non-mathematics majors. This course is not open to students who have completed MAT 120 or higher. This course does not count toward a mathematics major or minor. (Mathematics) BEAN or J. FREEMAN

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cornellcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(319) 895-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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