MATH110
Great Ideas in Mathematics
Mathematics
BC
Subject code
MATH
Course Number
110
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
S. Balcomb
Course Long Title
Great Ideas in Mathematics
Description
Is mathematics composed of impenetrable formulas to be memorized, a series of insurmountable cliffs to be scaled? Are there individuals who can think logically and creatively, but never "do math"? In this course, students are asked to use their imagination to grapple with challenging mathematical concepts. The process enables them to master techniques of effective thinking, experience the joy of discovering new ideas, and feel the power of figuring out things on their own. Together they contemplate some of the greatest and most intriguing creations of human thought Not open to students who have received credit for ECON 250 or 255 or any math course numbered 200 or above.
Modes of Inquiry
Quantitative and Formal Reasoning [QF]
Writing Credit
No writing credit