AL 34123 - History of Mathematics

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Arts and Letters (Non-dept.)

Description:

MST 30020 History of Mathematics at UCD; The course gives a brief introduction to the history of mathematics. Topics covered include the following - classical Greek mathematics, mathematics up to and in the Middle Ages, the solution of cubic and quartic equations, mathematics in the time of Fermat and Descartes, origins of differential and integral calculus.

Credits:

2.50

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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