MATH 401 - History of Mathematics

Institution:

Southern University and A & M College

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

The evolution of the natural number concept, numeration systems, number theory, the history of computation, the roots of algebra, the origin and extensions of geometry, extension of number concepts, the nature of infinity, and the history of calculus from Archimedes to Weierstrauss.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.subr.edu

Phone Number:

(225) 771-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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