"The purpose of this volume is to share with undergraduate mathematics faculty a variety of ideas for teaching a mathematically-oriented first-year seminar (FYS). Our vision is that this volume, containing 36 unique FYSs taught by a variety of authors from small liberal arts colleges to larger research universities, will serve as a handbook for faulty members interested in finding new topics, course structures, activities, or assignments to incorporate into any first-year experience course containing mathematical content or mathematical or quantitative themes. The book begins with a chapter written by the editors highlighting important things to keep in mind when teaching an FYS. The remainder of the volume is arranged by mathematical theme: Cryptography; Gambling, Game Shows, and Game Theory; Mathematical Modeling and Data; Mathematics in Politics, Equity, and Social Justice; Mathematics in Popular Culture and History; Mathematics, Art, and the Natural World; Proofs and Problem Solving; and Quantitative Literacy. In each chapter, you will find a collection of articles describing the experiences of faculty who have successfully taught mathematically-oriented FYSs related to the chapter's featured theme."--Publisher's website.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.