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May 03, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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MAT 112 Nature of Mathematics Credits: (3)
The purpose of this course is to improve problem-solving skills and extend students’ understanding of the nature of mathematics. The topics will include: problem-solving, number theory, Euclidean and Non-Euclidean geometry, the concept of infinity, and optional topics chosen from probability, topology, chaos, and fractals. This course is primarily for liberal arts students entering fields of study that do not have a strong mathematical emphasis.
SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Mathematics
Designation(s): Liberal Arts
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a list of strategies to determine the solution to a problem written in prose.
- Construct the Fibonacci sequence and relate it to the Golden Ratio and patterns found in nature.
- Demonstrate an understanding of various methods of proof.
- Compare the cardinalities of various infinite sets.
- Identify characteristics of two-dimensional polygons and create and explain characteristics of the five regular polyhedra.
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