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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MA 225 Writing Mathematics: A Transition to Higher Mathematics


This is the Computer Science and Mathematics Department’s research writing (RW) course. Intended for second-semester sophomores, it focuses on helping students gain facility with the two major types of mathematical writing: clear, concise proofs written for other mathematicians; and explanations of mathematics aimed at non-technical audiences. Writing mathematics is not easily separated from the process of doing mathematics, so while writing takes center stage throughout the course, there are a number of important mathematical concepts that also are covered. Exposure to these topics and the ability to express them clearly will serve students well in all future higher-level math coursework.

Prerequisite: EN 101  and MA 221 .