Math
130, Mathematics in Action
Textbook: Mathematics in Action, F. Guzmán, Binghamton
University.
The course web page is at:
http://www.math.binghamton.edu/math130/
Mathematics in Action emphasizes the real-world significance of
mathematics and applications of several areas of mathematics. The
topics covered include:
- voting methods,
- weighted voting systems,
- apportionment,
- fair division,
- counting problems,
- probability,
- measuring populations,
- statistics,
- normal distributions,
- statistical inference.
The goal of this course is to provide students with an experience in
quantitative reasoning and data analysis through mathematical modeling
of some real life problems including a hands-on approach. Further
emphasis will be on illustrating the importance, relevance, and
currency of mathematics in the modern world.