Syllabus
A
total of 6 hours of credit may be earned.
1. Course
Description: Selected
topics in mathematics with emphasis on individualized study.
2. Course
Objective: Through study of a particular mathematical theme,
concept, or topic, the student will receive a deeper appreciation for mathematics.
3. Course
Rationale: The
course is intended to serve the Honors Program and, as such, introduces
the Honors Student to mathematics as humanistic endeavor.
4. Course
Content: A mathematical
theme, concept, or topic is developed in a manner not available in any
other mathematics course, and generally emphasizes the created, evolutionary,
interdisciplinary, or artistic side of mathematics. Specific
content varies by term.
5. Course
Format: two seminar-type meetings each week.
6. Methods
of Evaluating Student Performance: examples
include projects, essays, participation in
discussions, and testing, at the discretion of the instructor.
7. Evaluation
of the Course: Honors
courses are routinely evaluated by the Honors College. The course is also
reviewed and revised periodically by the Departmental Undergraduate Programs
Committee, and the instruction of the course is evaluated by Departmental
student evaluations and peer evaluation.
Spring
2002
Revised: V. Mascioni, 04/07/04