Topics in the History of Mathematics

3 credits

A survey of the history of mathematics, focusing on mathematics developed before 1850. Topics may include mathematics of ancient cultures, cultural aspects of mathematics, how mathematics developed around the world, famous mathematicians and classical mathematics texts. This course is designed for majors in mathematics or mathematics education with a solid background in mathematics. It will be offered in the winter semester, alternating with MATH 309. ***Prerequisite: MATH 111, 122, and 221.***