MATH 175
Mathematical Politics: Voting, Power, and Conflict
Last Offered Spring 2011
Division III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
Cross-listed INTR 160
This course is not offered in the current catalog

Class Details

Who should have won the 2000 Presidential Election? Do any two senators really have equal power in passing legislation? How can marital assets be divided fairly? While these questions are of interest to many social scientists, a mathematical perspective can offer a quantitative analysis of issues like these and more. In this course, we will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various types of voting systems and show that, in fact, any such system is flawed. We will also examine a quantitative definition of power and the principles behind fair division. Along the way, we will enhance the critical reasoning skills necessary to tackle any type of problem mathematical or otherwise.
The Class: Format: lecture/discussion
Limit: 30
Expected: 30
Class#: 3068
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: evaluation will be based primarily on projects, homework assignments, and exams
Prerequisites: MATH 102 (or demonstrated proficiency on a diagnostic test) or permission of instructor
Distributions: Division III Quantitative/Formal Reasoning
Notes: This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
INTR 160 Division III MATH 175 Division III
Attributes: FYCR Open to First-Year Students

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