A course in mathematical model-building is described. Suggested modeling projects include: urban problems, biology and ecology, economics, psychology, games and gaming, cosmology, medicine, history, computer science, energy, and music. (MK)

A college course designed to teach students about the mathematics of symmetry using pieces of wallpaper and cloth designs is presented. Mathematical structures and the symmetry of graphic designs provide the starting point for instruction. (MP)

Details are provided of a seminar conducted at Loyola University on the construction and criticism of proofs. The seminar is geared towards sophomore mathematics and computer science majors. It is felt that the approach fills an important need in the mathematics curriculum. (MP)

This course combined English language training with guidance and practice in teaching mathematics and represented a joint effort on the part of the English and Mathematics Departments. (MP)

Describes the development of a college mathematics course for liberal arts majors designed to engage students in the mathematical process of making conjectures, testing those conjectures, and communicating the results. Presents six specific learning objectives for the course. (MDH)