FYS: Words, Nature, Numbers, Patterns, and The Self

Catalog description

Jack and Jill went up a hill to fetch a pail of water. That sentence has structure. So does an equation. In this course, we explore how language and math are built from similar building blocks. Together, we examine the connections between grammar and algebra, noticing patterns in our everyday lives and communities. Through writing, collaborative problem-solving, and foundational logic, together, we will experiment and uncover the patterns that connect our thinking about math through writing. No advanced math experience is required! Just curiosity! Designed as a First-Year Seminar, the course aids students’ transition to college through developing academic skills and building community.