MATH 111B The Mathematics of Democracy

Prerequisite: MATH 098 or Level IB placement on the Basic Math Skills Inventory or permission of the department. A mathematical study of two basic questions about democracy, "How do we vote?" and "How do we allocate power?", revealing surprising paradoxes and complications. The course explores why we vote the way we do, what problems arise in voting, and what alternatives are being tried.

Credits

3.0

Core

Computation/Quantitative Literacy

Offered

Either Semester