MATH 212
The Fascinating World of Numbers
Fall 2026 · Fascinating World of Numbers
Topics
- Numeration systems and types of numbers
- Prime numbers and exponential laws
- Golden ratio and Fibonacci sequence
- Conjectures, unsolved problems, famous theorems and proofs
- Tilings, friezes and fractals
- Graph-theoretic travel itineraries
- Mathematical games
- Rhythm sequences and music theory
- Voting systems
- Geometry underlying GPS
- Quantitative public-health testing and disease transmission
Readings
- Reference (not explicitly required): J. Ellenberg. How Not to Be Wrong: The Power of Mathematical Thinking. Penguin Press, 2014.
- Reference (not explicitly required): C. Pickover. Wonders of Numbers: Adventures in Mathematics, Mind, and Meaning. Oxford University Press, 2001.
- Reference (not explicitly required): G. E. Roberts. From Music to Mathematics: Exploring the Connections. Johns Hopkins University Press, 2016.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Syllabus or course outline ↗Fall 2026
- Fall 2026 outline. Explicitly no specific textbook. These books are likely bases for development of course content; specific references are to be posted on Moodle.