Class Id | 9200 |
Days | TTh |
Start time | 11:00 AM |
End time | 12:20 PM |
Building | MCCOH |
Room | 10 |
Course Id | 4101 |
Dept and Number | MAT 190 |
Area | QR |
Title | The Magic of Numbers |
Description | This course will explore some of the intriguing and beautiful mathematics that underlie the arts, technology, and everyday life. This interactive course will cover materials ranging from prime numbers and encryption codes to Escher drawings, musical rhythms, games of chance, and mathematical designs in nature. Emphasis will be placed on discovering and analyzing patterns in a variety of contexts. |
Prerequisites | No prior mathematical background is assumed beyond high school math. |
Professor | Manjul Bhargava |