Exploring mathematics : investigations with functions

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Author:

Johnson, Craig, 1953-

ISBN:

9780763781163

9781449688547

Personal Author:

Johnson, Craig, 1953-

Publication Information:

Burlington, Mass. : Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2015.

Physical Description:

xxi, 656 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Contents:

The concept of function -- Functions of personal finance -- Logic and computer science -- Astronomy and the methods of science -- Graph theory -- Social choice and voting methods -- Probability -- Statistics -- Mathematics in music and cryptology -- Mathematical modeling.

Abstract:

"Exploring Mathematics: Investigations with Functions is designed for one- or two- term mathematics courses for humanities and liberal arts majors. This unique ten-chapter text covers modern applications of mathematics in the liberal arts and situates the discipline within its rich and varied history. Exploring Mathematics draws on examples from the humanities, including how math is used in music and astronomy, and features perforated pages for easy study and review. The student-friendly writing style and informal approach demystifies the subject matter and offers an engaging and informative overview that will pique students' curiosity and desire to explore mathematics further."--Back cover.

Subject Term:

Functional analysis -- Textbooks.

Mathematics -- Textbooks.

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Exploring Mathematics: Investigations with Functions is intended for a one- or two-term course in mathematics for college students majoring in the social sciences, English, history, music, art, education, or any of the other majors within liberal arts. The mathematics course of this scope, with an algebra prerequsite, is a popular selection for liberal arts students. This 9-chapter textbook offers modern applications of mathematics in the liberal arts as well as aesthetic features of this rich facet of history and ongoing advancement of human society.With a central theme around the use of the concept of functions, and the inclusion of unique topics and chapters, Exploring Mathematics enables students to explore the next level of mathematics. It attempts to answer the questions, "How does mathematics help us to better our society and understand the world around us?" and "What are some of the unifying ideas of mathematics?" The central theme helps to impress upon the student the feeling that mathematics is more than a disconnected potpourri of rules and tricks. Although it would be inappropriate to force a functional connection in every single section, the theme is used whenever possible to provide conceptual bridges between chapters. Developing the concept of a function augments the presentation of many topics in every chapter.The Text's Objectives:The author chose the topics based on meeting the specific NCTM curriculum standards to:1. Strengthen estimation and computational skills.2. Utilize algebraic concepts.3. Emphasize problem-solving and reasoning.4. Emphasize pattern and relationship recognition.5. Highlight importance of units in measurement.6. Highlight importance of the notion of a mathematical function.7. Display mathematical connections to other disciplines.