MTH 314 - History of Mathematics

Institution:

Saint Martin's University

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Description:

Selected topics from the three great mathematical cultures that fed contemporary world mathematical culture: Greece 600 B.C.-600 A.D.; the Muslim Near East 800 A.D.-1200 A.D.; and Europe 1500 A.D.-1900 A.D. Course will consider both technical mathematical achievement and historical and social contexts in which these accomplishments took place. Course is writing-intensive. Prerequisites: MTH 161, 171 or consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stmartin.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 491-4700

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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