Mathematics Around Us

This course aims to introduce students to the Mathematics that we see in different areas of human life not normally associated with science and technology. Most students view mathematics as a pragmatic and powerful tool applied in various fields of science and technology. This course seeks to lead students to an appreciation of the human aspects of Mathematics through an understanding of its presence in the arts and other common human activities. The course will explore the presence and use of mathematics in the diverse areas where mathematics is less expected, such as art, music, sports, games of chance, coding, persuasion and decision making, magic tricks and puzzles. Selected anecdotes of mathematical discoveries will also be included.