Spring 2022 - MATH 380W D100

History of Mathematics (3)

Class Number: 6976

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 14, 2022
    Thu, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MATH 152, MATH 155 or MATH 158, with a minimum grade of C- and at least six 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

Registrar Notes:

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