A basic investigation of mathematics of basic map projections and travel itineraries; familiar puzzles such as Sudoku, the traingular peg puzzle, Rubik's Cube, and jigsaw puzzles; and board games such as Yahtzee, Risk, Monopoly, and others. Students demonstrate the solving of the Rubik's Cube using open notes as well as the other puzzles. Meets with MTH 481. Prerequisite: MTH 105, MTH 113, or MTH 121. Cannot be taken if student has already passed MTH 481. May fulfill requirements for the Mathematics minor, but not the Mathematics major.
MTH-281: Basic Mathematics of Maps, Puzzles, and Games
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