Dirt Under the Fingernails Mathematics
A proof-based math course at the Virginia Governor's School for Math, Science, and Technology
About the Course
"Dirt Under the Fingernails Mathematics: Systems that Evolve Over Time" is a unique, hands-on, proof-based mathematics course taught by Dr. Marc Ordower. DUFM explores different subjects in mathematics, including Proofs, Combinatorial Games, Graph Theory, Cellular Automata, Number Theory, and Cardinality & Infinity.
Course Topics
Proofs
Master the art of mathematical proof and logical reasoning.
Combinatorial Games
Explore strategic games and winning strategies through mathematics.
Graph Theory
Study networks, connections, and discrete structures.
Cellular Automata
Investigate simple rules that create complex patterns and behaviors.
Number Theory
Dive deep into the properties and patterns of numbers.
Cardinality & Infinity
Explore different sizes of infinity and the nature of infinite sets.
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