Math TLC: Algebra &
its Applications
Math TLC: Algebra &
its Applications
Spring 2012
Instructor: Bryan Shader
e-mail: bshader at uwyo dot edu
Meeting time: Monday 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Virtual office hours: TBA
Course Objectives:
-To explore a fascinating, beautiful new world of mathematics.
-To learn the fundamental properties of the basic algebraic structures (rings, fields, groups) from both a concrete and abstract point of view.
-To develop the ability to think abstractly, and to clearly explain
difficult ideas and thoughts.
Link to YouTube videos for course
Link to recorded lectures
About the course
Links of interest:
The Mathematical Education of Teachers (Chapter 1 & 9)
Math Matters, Apply it! (image compression, Digital Face Recognition, Online Social Networks)
Mathematical Moments (Solving Sudoku, Making Connections, Packing it in, Putting together the pieces, Folding for fun and function, Making votes count, Securing internet communication)