APMA 1940M - The History of Mathematics

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

The course will not be a systematic survey but will focus on specific topics in the history of mathematics such as Archimedes and integration. Oresme and graphing, Newton and infinitesimals, simple harmonic motion, the discovery of 'Fourier' series, the Monte Carlo method, reading and analyzing the original texts. A basic knowledge of calculus will be assumed.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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