MTH 315 The History of Mathematics: A Problem-Solving Approach

This course focuses on the evolution of mathematics from the development of numbers to present day discoveries. It emphasizes problem solving in order to relate historical ideas to modern applications. This course covers the history of computation, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, number theory, and combinatorics. It also introduces students to the lives of famous mathematicians in order to focus on the significance of their innovations. Pre-requisite(s): MTH 101 and MTH 102 or equivalent. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours