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| Semester: | Fall 2020 |
| Number: | 0144-105-001 |
| Instructor: | Alvin Estrada |
| Days: | Tuesday Thursday 9:25 am - 10:40 am |
| Note: | Online, Synchronous |
| Location: | Online |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Course Materials: | View Text Books |
| Description: |
Students will explore several mathematical topics, chosen by the instructor, to give an appreciation and show the power and beauty of mathematics. Possible topics include: problem solving, number theory, graph theory, voting models, fair division, symmetry, fractals, Fibonacci numbers, and consumer mathematics. (Learning Goals:Q;Distribution Reqs:Mathematics,Computing & Logic) |
| Learning Goals: |
• Students will understand the principles of mathematical problem solving and deductive reasoning. • Students will read and understand early and modern numeration systems and how they apply to discrete mathematics and computers. • Students will read, analyze, and apply properties of number systems to areas such as cryptography. • Students will understand and apply basic properties of geometry. • Students will read and analyze mathematical trees and circuits. • Students will analyze and apply the principles of mathematical voting. *The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here. |
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