MAT 108 Invitation to Mathematical Thinking
The course is designed to introduce students to mathematical ways of thinking. Topics may include Fibonacci numbers, golden ratio, infinity, dimension, Pythagorean theorem, Platonic solids, topology, chaos and fractals, and selected topics from probability and statistics. By exploring great ideas" in mathematics, students will discover that mathematics requires both imagination and creativity and can change how they view the world. The course satisfies the general core requirement for mathematics.