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MATH 105 - History of Mathematics

Type of Course: Lecture, Discussion
Explores major themes—calculation, number, geometry, algebra, infinity—and their historical development in civilizations ranging from the antiquity of Babylonia and Egypt through classical Greece, the Middle and Far East and then modern Europe. Analyzes the tension between applications of mathematics and the tendency toward formalism. Emphasizes presentations and discussions. Fulfills the Historical Perspective.

Instructor: Mr. Joyce

When Offered: Offered periodically

Faculty: David Joyce, Ph.D. - Professor of Mathematics
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