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MAT 118: Mathematical Thinking Spring 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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About this course: The goal of this course is to develop the student's mathematical thinking and his ability to manipulate various concepts via the study of concrete, modern applications.
MaterialExcursions in Modern Mathematics by Peter Tannenbaum, 8th edition. Instructor
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PrerequisitesC or better in MAP 103 or level 2+ or higher on the mathematics placement examination (Prerequisite must be met within one year of beginning this course.) HomeworkEvery week, the student will be assigned 3 exercices for homework, taken from the book. No late homework will be accepted. The schedule of the homework will be available on blackboard and on the course website Exams
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