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 by taking students on a journey across the world to understand the impact that different regions had on mathematical thought. The course 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 the origins of numbers as symbols. It also introduces students to the lives of famous mathematicians 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
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