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Mathematics is often taught with the focus on skills and techniques without much discussion of the “big ideas” of math, which are often strange and wonderful. This course will consist of six sessions with separate topics, activities, and discussions for each session. There is no required math knowledge, the only requirement is an interest in ideas. Students will need access to the internet for readings and videos as class preparation or “homework.”

New in-person course. Format includes lecture, discussion, film, and hands-on learning.

• Session 1: Numbers
• Session 2: Geometry
• Session 3: Algebra
• Session 4: Calculus
• Session 5: Fractals
• Session 6: Probability and Statistics

Real democratic participation is under threats from authoritarian efforts. This course will explain the main threats, their historic origins, voter suppression, claims of fraud, gerrymandering, federalism, campaign finance laws, social media effects, Christian nationalism, Islamophobia: all explained and possible solutions to all threats.

Repeat in-person course with new content. Format includes lecture and discussion.