— History of Mathematics

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: History of mathematics from ancient times through the development of calculus. Mathematics from Arab, Hindu, Chinese and other cultures. Selected topics from the history of modern mathematics. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). MAT 111 — History of Mathematics (4 units) Course Description: History of mathematics from ancient times through the development of calculus. Mathematics from Arab, Hindu, Chinese and other cultures. Selected topics from the history of modern mathematics. Prerequisite(s): MAT 127A or MAT 067 or MAT 108 or MAT 108V or MAT 114 or MAT 115A or MAT 141 or MAT 145 ; 8 units of upper division Mathematics. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics & Scientific Computation, Mathematical Analytics and Operations Research majors. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Spring Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). MAT 111 — History of Mathematics (4 units) Course Description: History of mathematics from ancient times through the development of calculus. Mathematics from Arab, Hindu, Chinese and other cultures. Selected topics from the history of modern mathematics. Prerequisite(s): MAT 127A or MAT 067 or MAT 108 or MAT 108V or MAT 114 or MAT 115A or MAT 141 or MAT 145 ; 8 units of upper division Mathematics. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Mathematics & Scientific Computation, Mathematical Analytics and Operations Research majors. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Spring Quarter 2027.