Course Catalog - 2019-2020

     

FWIS 193 - MATHEMATICAL WRITING

Long Title: MATHEMATICAL WRITING
Department: First-Year Writing Intensive
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: In this course, we will discuss how to read, write and present clear, complete and cogent mathematical proofs and to appreciate how such proofs are used in contemporary scholarly discourse. With a focus on expression but not disciplinary content, no mathematical training beyond high school algebra and exposure to geometry is necessary.