This course focuses on the development of mathematics and its increasing role in science and society. We look thematically at numbers and algebra, proofs in mathematics, calculus and analysis, geometry, probability and statistics,including modern developments such as mathematical modeling. To appreciate this course some mathematical maturity is required (for instance familiarity with proofs in mathematics) since the mathematics of the various topics plays an essential role in the course. The final assignment of the course provides students with the opportunity to focus on a specialized topic.