MAT 110 - Great Mathematical Ideas (1)

Investigation of a variety of great mathematical discoveries past and present. The ideas investigated will not require significant 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. Specific content varies with the course instructor, but may include subjects such as knot theory, origami, game theory, the nature of infinity, or chaos and fractals. 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. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra.
(Mathematics)