MATHEMATICS 252 - Landmarks of Modern Mathematics

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

Subject:

Description:

This course examines selected mathematical masterpieces from the Renaissance to the dawn of the twentieth century. Theorems to be considered include those of Cardano, Newton, the Bernoullis, Euler, Gauss, and Cantor. Besides the mathematics, the course focuses on the context in which the theorems were discovered and the lives of the discoverers. Offered in alternate years. Does not satisfy a major/minor requirement. Prerequisite: one course in calculus

Credits:

0.50

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.