MA111 -- Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics

Course Information

• Syllabus
• Mathskeller Math Resource Center
• UK Resources for Students
• Academic Enhancement Updates

Unit 1 -- The Mathematics of Voting (Chapter 1)

• Slides
• Homework #1
• Homework #1 Solutions
• Homework #2
• Homework #2 Solutions
• Quiz #1
• Quiz #1 Solutions
• Chapter 1 Review
• Applet for voting methods (Cut the Knot)
• Amendment 12 of the U.S. Constitution
• Afghanistan election

Unit 2 -- The Mathematics of Touring (Chapter 6)

• Slides
• Homework #3
• Homework #3 Solutions
• Homework #4
• Homework #4 Solutions
• Quiz #2
• Quiz #2 Solutions
• Quiz #3
• Quiz #3 Solutions
• Chapter 6 Review
• Google Maps
• The Traveling Salesman Problem (Georgia Tech)
• Traveling Salesman Problem Calculator
• TSP Heuristics
• GeoGebra

Unit 3 -- The Mathematics of Symmetry (Chapter 11)

• Slides
• More Patterns
• Properties of Motions
• Homework #5
• Homework #5 Solutions
• Homework #6
• Homework #6 Solutions
• Chapter 11 Review
• Graph Paper to Print
• GeoGebra
• Some GeoGebra Files
  • Reflection1.ggb
  • Reflection1.html
  • Rotation1.ggb
  • Translation1.ggb
  • Glide1.ggb
  • motion1.ggb
  • motion2.ggb
  • motion3.ggb
  • motion4.ggb
• Scott Kim's Inversions
• Kali
• Tilings from Historical Sources
• Making Frieze Patterns
• Class Symmetry Photos
  • Bench
  • Flower
  • Bricks
  • Poster?
  • Sculpture?
  • Painting?
  • Sculpture
  • Building
  • Building
  • Church
  • Plaza
  • Brick
  • Dots
  • Fan
  • Flower
  • Doorknob, Lamp, Binoculars
  • Ice Tray
  • Shirt
  • Guitar
  • Coffee Pot
  • Origami Crane
  • Sandals
  • Origami Crane
  • Bun
  • Lampshade?
  • Cable Box?
  • Door Mat
  • Lamp
  • Lamp
  • Railing
  • Lillian
  • Hair
  • Toy
  • Bench
  • Water Tower
  • Flower
  • Windows
  • Fence and Wall
  • Windows
  • Optimus Prime's Head
  • Glasses
  • Basketball
  • Blanket
  • Air Force Symbol
  • Pay Phone Symbol
  • Fan
  • Building
  • Lamp
  • Star
  • Circle
  • Light
  • UK Cats Paw
  • Library
  • Stop Sign
  • Memorial Hall in Over the Rhine
  • Traffic Light
  • Bell Tower
  • Bowling Alley
  • Fan
  • Cloth?
  • Cup
  • Electrical Plate
  • Library, Tiled Floor, Girl's Handbag
  • Library
  • Guitar Case
  • Patterson Office Tower
  • Light Globe
  • Cross
  • Ironing Board
  • Light and Fan
  • Window
  • Carpet
  • Pattern (From another website)
  • Pattern (From another website)
  • Pattern (From another website)
  • Deltas
  • Quilt
  • Grate
  • Bricks and Light
  • Doors
  • Outlet
  • Ornament
  • Flowers
  • Chairs
  • Cloth?
  • UK Cats Paws
  • Ornament?
  • House
  • Leaf
  • Vanity
  • Iron
  • Belt Buckle
  • Razor
  • UK Cat Paw
  • Flowers
  • Manhole Cover
  • Fabric
  • Theatre Doors
  • Journal Cover

Unit 4 -- Percent and Percent Change

• Slides
• Homework #7
• Homework #7 Solutions
• Homework #8
• Homework #8 Solutions
• Percent Practice Handout
• Exam #4 Review

Unit 5 -- The Mathematics of Money (Chapter 10)

• Slides
• Homework #9
• Homework #9 Solutions
• Homework #10
• Homework #10 Solutions
• Exam #5 Review
• Exam #5 Review Solutions

Unit 6 -- Descriptive Statistics (Chapter 14)

• Section 1 powerpoint
• Section 2 powerpoint
• Section 3 powerpoint
• Section 4 powerpoint
• Conclusion powerpoint
• Homework #11
• Homework #11 Solutions
• Homework #12
• Exam #6 Review
• Exam #6 Review Solutions
• ExampleCh14.xls
• ExampleCh14b.xls
• ExampleCh14c.xls
• ExampleCh14d.xls
• score1.xls
• score2.xls
• Dow Jones Industrial Average
• Data and Story Library
• York University Gallery of Data Visualization
• Gapminder

Other Resources

• WolframAlpha Computational Knowledge Engine