ISS492: Social Behavior

Rudina Kosova

Professor: Dr. Edgar Colon

ISS492: Social/Behavioral

04/26/2015

I . Introduction and presentation of thesis:

Mathematics is a branch of knowledge that deals with logic, quantity and arrangement. Mathematics is essential for life; we use math everyday in our lives and in everything that we do. Understanding and being able to function mathematically is a fundamental building block of a well-rounded education. There are three disciplines in mathematics that contribute to how we navigate through our 21st century world. This paper will examine the link between two branches of Mathematics; Statistics and Trigonometry; with computer science in the course of learning process. My goal is to become a math teacher in a secondary school.

It is the cornerstone of all other sciences. In daily life, we often have to make decisions, which require mathematical knowledge. Breakthroughs in all fields (Economics, Technology, Art, Music, Architecture, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc.) have occurred as a result of mathematical thinking. Mathematical models make it possible to predict and prepare for climate and financial changes, as well as trends in energy consumption and production. Other applications of math include medical equipment, which can scan the entire body, Internet and database search engines which demonstrate near human intelligence, and cameras that can recognize human faces or even stitch multiple pictures together into one. Many companies today are successful entirely because they have mastery of the latest math. Math is a science that has existed for the last several thousand years. Its truth does not depend on opinion, fashion, or belief. It will continue to serve mankind for thousands of years to come. For all intents and purposes, the field of mathematics is

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