MATH 360

Mathematics for Education and Liberal Arts

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

A survey of mathematical techniques and methods with a focus on analytical skills and problem solving. Topics will be chosen from the following areas: number theory, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, symmetries of polygons, probability, recurrences, strategy and games, the mathematics of social choice theory, and statistics.

Note: Not open for credit to students in any honours, major, minor or general program offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. May not be used for credit in any degree program in the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Engineering.

Prerequisites: At least 3 units, and no more than 6 units, of courses from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, excluding MATH 120. At least 1.5 units must be MATH courses; or permission of the department.

Undergraduate course in Mathematics offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the Faculty of Science.