The Art and Science of Mathematics

The Art and Science of Mathematics

Low 3112

W 4-5, Spring 2006

Instructors:

David Isaacson, isaacd@rpi.edu, Amos Eaton 328. Telephone: 276-6900.

John Mitchell, mitchj@rpi.edu, Amos Eaton 325. Telephone: 276-6915.
Description: A weekly seminar for first-year mathematics majors. The student-faculty discussions are centered around concrete mathematical problems. Some examples of topics from previous years include countability and the arithmetic of the infinite, topology and the concept of dimension, and topics related to calculus.
Evaluation: Students will be asked to attend all class meetings, and participate in discussions.
Course outline.
Office hours:

David Isaacson: To be announced.

John Mitchell: Tuesday 2pm - 3.30pm, or by appointment.

David Isaacson,	isaacd@rpi.edu,	Amos Eaton 328.	Telephone: 276-6900.
John Mitchell,	mitchj@rpi.edu,	Amos Eaton 325.	Telephone: 276-6915.

David Isaacson:	To be announced.
John Mitchell:	Tuesday 2pm - 3.30pm, or by appointment.