MATH 46263 - (was 4362) History of Mathematics II

Three credit hours.

Was MATH 4362. Provides an overview of aspects of the history of mathematics from the Early Modern Period (seventeenth and eighteenth centuries) and the Modern Period (nineteenth and twentieth centuries). This survey course discusses a broad range of the history of mathematics including a variety of topics over many consecutive periods and is organized so that there is more discussion than lecture. Will consider both the growth of mathematical ideas and the context in which these ideas developed in various civilizations worldwide. Attention is paid to how the history of mathematics or mathematical ideas is important to the teaching of these ideas in both secondary school and college. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as MATH 56263 (was MATH 5362).

Prerequisites: Grade of C or greater in MATH 25004.