Math 1010 - Mathematical Thought and Practice

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Developed specifically for students outside of scientific career paths, this nontraditional mathematics course offers a unique approach to math through applications. This course involves a substantial amount of group activities including two major group projects. You will use CourseCompass/MyMathLab for online homework and quizzes, e-mail, Desire2Learn (D2L), MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The course will consist of two modules (each spanning about half of the semester):

Politics - Part 1: Social Choice in Tannenbaum's Excursions in Modern Mathematics, 7th Edition
Graph Theory - Part 2: Management Science in Tannenbaum's Excursions in Modern Mathematics, 7th Edition

OBJECTIVES

1. This course should help students:
    
   1. Develop skills of inquiry, abstract and logical thinking, and critical analysis
   2. Develop the ability to understand and use numbers and statistics
   3. Develop ability in writing, reading, listening and speaking about mathematics
   4. Learn, enjoy, and apply some basic concepts of elementary mathematics
   5. Appreciate and feel comfortable with mathematics
   
   Syllabus for Math 1010-56 & 56E, Spring I 2010, FC

2. Politics Lessons

3. Graph Theory Lessons

4. Group Project and Group Project Rubric

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