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

110 responses

4.26

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strongly agree
54%
agree
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disagree
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Clear Expectations

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4.23

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agree
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neither agree nor disagree
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Learned a Lot

110 responses

4.10

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strongly agree
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Recommend

37 responses

4.54

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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Workload

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3.24

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very heavy
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heavier than average
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average
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lighter than average
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Fair Assessments

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4.35

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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strongly disagree
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question not applicable
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