MATH 155 Math in Art and Nature

This course shows the relationship between mathematics and art in nature, for example, the shape of a butterfly and the spiral on a pineapple. Using a compass and a straightedge, students learn geometric concepts in order to do basic Euclidean constructions as well as golden rectangle, baravelle spiral, and the lute of Pythagoras constructions.

Repeatable: N
Formerly 56-1725
MA
Prerequisites MATH 110 College Mathematics or MATH 115 Liberal Arts Mathematics or MATH 120 Quantitative Reasoning or ACCU-T-50 EXAM-ACCUPLACER MATH MINIMUM SCORE = 50 or ACT-M-20 EXAM-ACT MATH MINIMUM SCORE = 20 or SAT-M-490 EXAM-SAT MATH MINIMUM SCORE = 490 or CMPS-M-50 EXAM-CMPS MATH MINIMUM SCORE = 50 or ALEK-1-40 EXAM-ALEKS MINIMUM SCORE = 40
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3