Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2022-2023
FWIS 153 - INTRODUCTION TO INFINITY
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO INFINITY: ENGAGEMENT WITH INFINITY FROM ANTIQUITY TO TODAY
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: Infinity, once only a philosophical concept, now rigorously supports scientific research and inspires creative works. This course presents mathematical and cultural perspectives on infinity from a diversity of times, places, and peoples. We will consider historical attitudes towards the concept as well as its modern uses in science and art.