Spring 2020 - MATH 380W D100
History of Mathematics (3)
Class Number: 3709
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 20, 2020
Mon, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Tom Archibald
tarchi@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3379
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Prerequisites:
MATH 152, MATH 155 or MATH 158 and at least 6 units from MATH at the 200 division or above (includes STAT 270).
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Topics in the history of mathematics from ancient times to the present. Writing/Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
Course description:
MATH 380 is a course that looks at the way in which mathematical thought has developed from simple considerations about counting and measurement to complex pure mathematical theorems and powerful applied mathematics. We will also look at activities of some well-known figures. In the last half of the course more emphasis will be placed on the relationship between mathematics and society in general, noting its important place in the educational system since around 1800. Writing will be used as a tool for learning and developing understanding of the subject matter and one of the aims of the course is that every student improve their current written communications skills.
Grading
- Assignments (including essay 50%, remainder of assignments equally weighted)) 40%
- Midterm 20%
- Final Exam 40%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
History of Mathematics
3/E (Classic)
Victor J. Katz
Pearson
ISBN: 9780134689524
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