MATH 4500 History and Development of Mathematics

Historical development of mathematical systems and concepts, significant applications of mathematics from early times to the present.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MATH 2450 or MATH 2020 or MATH 3700.

Typically Offered

Athens Campus: even spring evenings — Demorest Campus: even spring evenings

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Deepen the understanding of mathematics through exploring its historical and cultural roots.
2. Deepen the appreciation of the historical and cultural foundations of mathematics.
3. Explore how to teach mathematics to include attention to historical and cultural foundations of mathematics.