Lots of space in Math 181 (QR I course)

Math 181: A Mathematical World

What information is encrypted in my driver’s license? Why does the

mailman deliver mail to the house across the street one hour before my

house? How can I fit all my music onto the fewest number of CDs? How

does the grocery store put all Kellogg’s cereals on sale? Does the

goalie move to one side or another before the kicker kicks the ball?

Does location matter when polling? Who would be president is we used a different voting system?

Is there a strategy to winning a game of chicken? Find out the answer

to these and many other interesting questions in Math 181: A

Mathematical World.

 

Note that the second 8-week section will not have any seats added until

mid to late September.

 

Check the Class Schedule at http://courses.illinois.edu if you encounter problems registering.  If problems persist, e-mail mathadvising@illinois.edu.