MATH 103 - Mathematics as a Liberal Art
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Math in Society (Lippman)
This book is a survey of contemporary mathematical topics, most non-algebraic, appropriate for a college-level quantitative literacy topics course for liberal arts majors. The text is designed so that most chapters are independent, allowing the instructor to choose a selection of topics to be covered. Emphasis is placed on the applicability of the mathematics. Core material for each topic is covered in the main text, with additional depth available through exploration exercises appropriate for in-class, group, or individual investigation.
Course Description - Development of quantitative reasoning through ways mathematics uses quantitative, geometrical, algebraic, and statistical thinking in problem solving.
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3-14-2024
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LibreTexts
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MATH 103