MAT 1395 The Beauty of Mathematics

3 units
Mathematics
Faculty of Science
Selected topics from modern and ancient mathematics. Course content varies from year to year. Chosen themes may include, but are not limited to: classical geometry, number theory, chaos theory and mathematics for elementary school teachers. See the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for the current year's offering.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: This course cannot count as a science elective for students in the Faculty of Science.

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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