Course Catalog - 2021-2022

     

FWIS 173 - DESCRIBING THE ABSTRACT

Long Title: DESCRIBING THE ABSTRACT: COMMUNICATING THE MYSTERIES OF MATHEMATICS
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: Mathematics is beautiful, and this course will help us see how. Students will develop the skills to describe mathematics, ancient to cutting-edge, with accurate, exciting, and compelling prose. Along the way, they will learn about mysteries and solutions from pockets of the diverse and flourishing world of mathematics. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for FWIS 173 if student has credit for FSEM 159/HIST 159.