Mathematics 157

Mathematics in the World (159763)

Oliver Knill

2027 Spring (4 Credits)

Schedule: MW 0900 AM - 1015 AM

Instructor Permissions: None

Enrollment Cap: n/a

An interactive introduction to problem-solving with an emphasis on subjects with comprehensive applications. Each class will be focused around a group of questions with a common topic: logic, information, number theory, probability, and algorithms.

Recommended Prep:

Mathematics 19b or 21b or 22a,b or 23a; or an equivalent background in mathematics. More importantly, students should have a broad mathematical curiosity and be eager to brainstorm during in-class problem-solving sessions.

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