MA 301 - History of Mathematics

Min Units: 3
Max Units: 3
This course provides an overview of the historical evolution of major concepts in mathematics from ancient development of various number systems from Egypt, Greece, China, India, through mathematical developments in early to modern Europe, and up to discoveries of living mathematicians. Specific attention will be given to the lack of diverse representations within the traditional story of mathematics and how to counteract this limited perspective.Topics may include arithmetic, algebra, theory of equations, geometry, trigonometry, number theory, combinatorics, probability, and the theory of functions. (U/G) Occasionally
Prerequisite(s): MA 200