MATH 270 - Indian Mathematics:Ancient and Modern

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Randolph-Macon College

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A study of mathematics from the ancient Vedic era, early applications of the geometry of the Sulvasutras, the invention of zero and the Hindu-Arabic decimal placevalue system, medieval Indian algebra and combinatorics, the development of trigonometric series by the Kerala school and the mathematics of Srinivasa Ramanujan. Prerequisites: MATH 132 or 142. Three hours. Ms. Bhattacharya

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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