MTH-242 Who’s #1? The Mathematics of Rating and Ranking

From the ranking of the web pages by Google and other search engines, to the ranking of movies and products by Netflix and Amazon, to the ranking of sports teams destined for postseason tournaments — it is clear that rankings of all types are pervasive in today’s society. Introducing students to the mathematical topics that underlie many different ranking systems. May Experience ONLY. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.