MAP-UA 110 - Quantitative Reasoning: Great Ideas in Mathematics

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New York University

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A variety of topics chosen from the following broad categories. A survey of pure mathematics: What do mathematicians do and what questions inspire them? Great works: What are some of the historically big ideas in the field? Who were the mathematicians that came up with them? Mathematics as a reflection of the world we live in: How does our understanding of the natural world affect mathematics (and vice versa). Computations, proof, and mathematical reasoning: Quantitative skills are crucial for dealing with the sheer amount of information available in modern society. Mathematics as a liberal art: Historically, some of the greatest mathematicians have also been poets, artists, and philosophers. How is mathematics a natural result of humanity's interest in the nature of truth, beauty, and understanding? Natural Science I Note that the prerequisite for all Natural Science I courses is completion of (or exemption from) Quantitative Reasoning (MAP-UA 1XX).

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nyu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 998-1212

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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