MATH 3308 History of Mathematics
This course examines the global historical evolution of mathematics and mathematical thought from ancient civilizations to the present day. Topics include numeral systems, computational methods, algebra, geometry (Euclidean and non-Euclidean), probability, calculus, and selected areas of modern mathematics. The cultural, social, and historical contexts in which mathematical ideas emerged, the contributions of influential mathematicians, and the evolving role of mathematics as both a science and an art are examined.
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
0
Prerequisite
At least a C in MATH 1113
Corequisite
MATH 1251