Shape of Nature

How do you mathematically describe the world around you? Discover the fascinating answer with The Shape of Nature, a visually stunning and authoritative guide to the mathematical shapes around you: how they're formed, how they're studied, and how they relate to your life. In 36 lectures, you'll discover the intricate relationship between mathematics and nature, get a pointed introduction to the languages mathematicians use to study shapes and dimensions, and learn how to finally make sense of this abstract—yet undeniably intriguing—subject. And it's all brought to you by Professor Satyan L. Devadoss, a dynamic instructor with an abiding and contagious passion for his field.

Price: Paid
Platform: Great Courses
Categories: Mathematics Mathematical Theory

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