M 330  History of Mathematics: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: M 273 and M 274 or consent of instructor. () Offered on demand. Topics will be selected from the entire span of history from Egyptian, Babylonian, and Greek times through the 20th century. The course may focus on milestones that lead to the development of modern mathematics as well as the contributions of great mathematicians from ancient times until today. Some ideas will require mathematical sophistication at the upper division level

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1. Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to demonstrate understanding of:
2. demonstrate understanding of the contributions of various mathematicians to the body of mathematics, from ancient to modern times
3. demonstrate understanding of the evolution of mathematical ideas, and how the significance of these ideas ebbed and flowed during the past 3000 years
4. demonstrate understanding of the varied mathematical contributions of different cultures and peoples
5. demonstrate understanding of how the development of mathematics continues today