MATH-2380 (3) Mathematics for the Environment

An interdisciplinary course where environmental issues, such as climate change, global epidemics, pollution, population models and kinship relations of Australian Aborigines are studied with elementary mathematics (such as fuzzy logic). Similar techniques are applied to analyze other current events, such as surveillance, economic meltdowns, identity theft and media literacy. Department enforced prereq., proficiency in high school mathematics. Approved for GT-MA1. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills.