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Apr 21, 2025
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MATH 301 - Mathematics and Culture: Historical PerspectiveUnits: 3
Various cultures’ influence on development of mathematics. “Pythagorean” theorem before/after Pythagoras; history of pi from biblical to modern times; primes and perfect numbers from Euclid to today; evolution of algebra from Omar Khayyam to Renaissance and beyond. Meets history requirement for math secondary education, but for math majors does not count toward 26 units of 300-level (or above) courses.
Division: Upper Division
Requisites: Prerequisite: MATH 101T or MATH 102 .
Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required
Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis
General Education: UD 2/5: Math & Sciences
All University Requirements: DCG: Non-Domestic
Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
Possible Instruction Mode(s): In Person
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