MATH 489 - History of Mathematics

Institution:

Iowa State University

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Description:

Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 6 credits in mathematics at the 300 level or above. Recommended credit or enrollment in 301 or 414. History of mathematical ideas found in the undergraduate curriculum. It includes a discussion of the historical and cultural settings in which these ideas arose, and the infl uence of the culture on the type of mathematical ideas that developed. Some of the particular cultures and their mathematics that are studied include: Babylonian and Ancient Egyptian. Ancient Greek, Arabic, Indian, Western European and Chinese. Nonmajor graduate credit.

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0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iastate.edu

Phone Number:

(515) 294-5836

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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