Rachel J Dawidowicz’s Profile
Mathematics, philosophy, literature, political science, robotics
My Courses
MAT 2580 Linear Algebra Fall 2024
An introductory course in Linear Algebra. Topics include vectors, vector spaces, systems of linear equations, linear transformations, properties of matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
2023 Fall – MEDU 3000 – Mathematics of the Secondary School Curriculum – Reitz
The course examines the content of the secondary school mathematics curriculum from an advanced perspective. Pedagogical content knowledge is examined in discussions of mathematical concept representations, student errors, and the design of activities.
2022 Spring – MEDU 3000 – Mathematics of the Secondary School Curriculum – Reitz
The course examines the content of the secondary school mathematics curriculum from an advanced perspective. Pedagogical content knowledge is examined in discussions of mathematical concept representations, student errors, and the design of activities. Logo created with free online image editor Pixlr.com.
MAT 3050 covers Euclidean and hyperbolic geometry in two and three dimensions from an axiomatic point of view. It examines classical theorems as well as groups of transformations.
2021 Fall – MAT 2571 – Introduction to Proofs – Reitz
MAT 2571 prepares students for an advanced mathematics curriculum by providing a foundation to proofs in abstract mathematics. Topics include propositional and first order logic, axiomatic approach to number theory, set theory, and abstract properties of relations, with a particular emphasis on number theory. The course focuses on the processes of mathematical argumentation and reasoning, deduction, and discovery.
My Projects
In Douglas Addams’s novel “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy” a supercomputer named Deepthought answered “The Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything” The answer aside, this is an open forum to explore the ethical questions raised by such machines.
My Clubs
What do mathematicians do? Can mathematics be fun and interesting? Do you like free pizza? The Math Club is open to everyone with an interest in logic puzzles, games of chance or strategy, and mathematics in general. We host a variety of math related events, math talks, math games, math puzzles, field trips, math competitions, and more. Feel free to stop by on Thursdays in Namm N719, from 1-2pm.
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