MATH 1340

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MATH 1340
Mathematics and Politics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

We apply mathematical reasoning to some problems arising in the social sciences. We discuss game theory and its applications to political and historical conflicts. Power indices are introduced and used to analyze some political institutions. The problem of finding a fair election procedure to choose among three or more alternatives is analyzed.

When Offered Spring, summer.

Permission Note Pre-enrollment limited to Arts and Sciences students. Out-of-college students may be able to enroll during the add/drop period.

Distribution Category (MQR)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5155 MATH 1340   LEC 001

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  • Pre-enrollment restricted to Arts & Sciences students. Any spaces that remain and those that open up due to drops will be made available to all students on first-come first-served basis during add/drop.

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7038 MATH 1340   LEC 002

  •  

  • Pre-enrollment restricted to Arts & Sciences students. Any spaces that remain and those that open up due to drops will be made available to all students on first-come first-served basis during add/drop.