MATH 4504: History of Mathematics
Development of mathematics from primitive origins to present forms. Topics include development of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 2568, 4507, or 5520H, or credit for 568, 571, 507, 580, or 520H, and enrollment in Math major or Grad standing in EduTL; or permission of department. Not open to students with credit for 504.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in 2568, 4507, or 5520H, or credit for 568, 571, 507, 580, or 520H, and enrollment in Math major or Grad standing in EduTL; or permission of department. Not open to students with credit for 504.
Credit Hours
3.0
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Textbooks
Title: Journey Through Genius: The Great Theorems of Mathematics
Author: Dunham
Publisher: Penguin Group
ISBN: 9780140147391
Title: Ximera History of Mathematics (Free online access through Carmen)
Title: The Historical Roots of Elementary Mathematics
Author: Bunt
Publisher: Dover
ISBN: 9780486255637
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