| This survey of basic mathematical concepts includes both modern and historical perspectives. Emphasis is on the development and appreciation of mathematical ideas and their relationship to other disciplines. Topics include, among others: mathematical problem-solving, set theory, graph theory, an introduction to randomness, counting and probability, statistics and data exploration, measurement and symmetry, and recursion. This course satisfies the core curriculum requirement for a core-area course in mathematics and is also recommended as the first course in mathematics for prospective elementary teachers. Prerequisite: A satisfactory score on the mathematics placement exam |
