Math 146: Project 5
(Due Weds April 19,2000)
This problem is to be completed in your group. Your group should hand in one copy of the
assignment, for which each group member will receive the same grade. There will be about six
projects during the semester. Each group member must be responsible for writing up the final
report for at least one of the assignments.
The project report should have three sections. Naturally, if a section is missing, it will receive zero
points. That means a correct third part alone, without the other parts, is worth at most four
out of ten points!
Give a general description of how the group feels mathematics is important in today's world.
Describe how in general mathematics is used in each of the majors of the students in your group
Write about one use of mathematics in one of the majors. For example, if one of your majors is
physics, then you might be using mathematics to find the critical mass of a atomic bomb. The
discussion in this part can certainly use graphs, equations and references to your work. In the
past, students also used information that they were able to get from their advisor.
You may work on these projects only with members of your group. Obviously, not everyone can
come up with the solution, but everyone is expected to contribute by working hard and discussing
their thoughts. You must include this statement at the end of your report:
We have neither requested nor received any help from individuals outside our group on this
problem. Each of us has contributed to the work on this problem, and we will not allow anyone to
sign this paper who has not contributed in some way.
All members must attest the truth of the statement by signing the paper that they turn in. You should discuss any problems about your group work with your instructor.
Project 5
The essay should be at least 3 pages. It should not be more than double spaced. It should be typed.
Content of the essay is more important than the appearance, but please keep it neat.