MATH 117: Mathematics for Social Justice at York College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Mathematics for Social Justice (MATH 117) at York College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Lidia Gonzalez and Lisa Dunn-Lockhart.
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About this course
Application of mathematics to issues of social justice highlighting mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Mathematics content may include applications of linear and quadratic functions, proportional reasoning, election theory, introductory graph theory, visual representations of data, measures of compactness, compound interest, and fair division. Social justice issues include distribution of wealth, and resources; environmental justice; access and equity in education, healthcare, etc. and representation in industry, government, the criminal justice system, etc. Open to all students even if the student has completed an upper-level course within the same discipline.
Professors for MATH 117 at York, Fall 2026
- Lidia GonzalezChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.8 (19) · difficulty 2.0/5 · 100% would take again
- Lisa Dunn-LockhartNo ratings found
1 section · 0 open
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Questions about MATH 117 at York
- Who teaches MATH 117 at York in Fall 2026?
- Lidia Gonzalez and Lisa Dunn-Lockhart are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is MATH 117 at York hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.0 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
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