MATH 320 - History of Mathematics

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

A survey of how mathematics has developed over the past 5000 years; beginning with the origin of math in the ancient civilization of antiquity progressing through the 20th century. The course will concern itself primarily with mathematical content. Various examples of the development of mathematical areas are studied, with a particular focus on the development of geometry from Euclidean geometry through modern non-Euclidean geometry.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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