MATH 1340

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MATH 1340
Mathematics and Politics

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

We apply mathematical reasoning to some problems arising in the social sciences. We discuss game theory and its applications to political and historical conflicts. Power indices are introduced and used to analyze some political institutions. The problem of finding a fair election procedure to choose among three or more alternatives is analyzed.


Permission Note Pre-enrollment limited to: Arts and Sciences students. Out-of-college students may be able to enroll during the add/drop period.

Distribution Category (MQR)

When Offered Spring, summer.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Six Week Summer. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  1380 MATH 1340   LEC 001

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    • MTWRF Malott Hall 224
    • Jun 22 - Jul 31, 2015

    • Smythe, I

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=2592