MATH 1002 Perspectives on the History of Mathematics
This is an Area B course that develops key competencies in critical thinking and oral communication through an introduction to the history of mathematics. The course includes an online Critical Thinking and Oral Communication (CTOC) component. The course offers an opportunity for students to apply critical thinking skills to various aspects of mathematics and to gain experience in developing and presenting original arguments in oral forms. This course is an elementary survey of the origins and development of mathematics from the classical to the modern. Topics will include numerical systems, and the origins of algebra, geometry, and calculus. The focus will be on the mathematicians and historical background surrounding these developments.
Lecture Hours
4 hours