Applied Mathematics and Statistics 550.103
Mathematics and Politics

Examining interesting mathematical problems from the world of politics including apportionment, resource allocation, voting, and conflict, this course is designed for humanities and social science students who enjoy solving logic puzzles.

We do not plan to discuss contemporary political topics, but rather mathematical issues arising from the political process.

Full course information is available to students via our WebCT site. Click here to go to the welcome page.

Instructor
 Edward Scheinerman
Teaching Assistant(s)

Melinda Coen
Matthew Sedlock
Meeting Times and Locations

Lecture

  • Mon/Tue/Wed 10:00–10:50, Shaffer 303

Conference Sections

  • Thurs 10:00–10:50, Shaffer 2
  • Thurs 11:00-11:50, Shaffer 301
  • Thurs 12:00-12:50, Maryland 309

Office Hours

  • Matt Sedlock, Thursdays 1:30 to 3:30
  • Melinda Coen, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11:00 to 12:00
Textbook
 Robinson & Ullman, Mathematics and Politics, unpublished.

You can obtain a copy of the text from Printing Services. They are located in the Wyman Park building, room G-88, and are open from 8:30-4:30 on weekdays. The cost for the copies is $14. They accept cash, checks, or J-cash. You will need to pay for the book in advance, and can pick it up the next day.

Prerequisites

High school mathematics

Last update: 2007-09-18