MA 304W - The History of Mathematics

Institution:

Limestone University

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Description:

Insight into the historical development of major themes and into the lives of the people who envisioned and created the mathematics we know and use today. The mathematics of ancient cultures, medieval Europe and the Renaissance, and the era of Newton and Liebnitz will be covered to include the foundations of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, computations, trigonometry and calculus. Investigations into modern mathematics such as probability and statistics, analysis, modern algebra, number theory, modern geometries and topology will be undertaken. Substantial writing on mathematical topics is required of each student. Prerequisite: MA 205 with a grade of "C" or better. (Offered in Springof even years.) Credit, 3 hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.limestone.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 795-7151

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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