MATH 1890

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MATH 1890
FWS: Writing in Mathematics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Ever wonder how a line can fill a square and how we can count infinities? In this course, we consider these and other mathematical notions. We analyze and practice writing as a means to learning mathematics. We read outstanding texts about the nature of mathematics, such as (but not limited to) Reuben Hersh's The Mathematical Experience, William Byers's How Mathematicians Think, and Ivars Peterson's Mathematical Tourist. We also debate the merits of the research into how mathematicians think and what they do in their profession; occasionally we will invite Cornell faculty to join in our discussions and share their experience of mathematical practice. The assignments will concern well-known mathematical concepts, as well as the relationship between mathematics and language, literature, art, music, and nature.

When Offered Summer.

Satisfies Requirement First-Year Writing Seminar.

Comments Topic: Certainty and Ambiguity.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  1381 MATH 1890   SEM 100

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    • MTWRF Uris Hall 498
    • Jun 22 - Jul 31, 2015

    • Pitici, M

  • This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=2989