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Academic Year 2001/2002


Historical Perspective on Calculus
MATH 219 SP

This is a course in the history of mathematics in which the mathematics is as important as the history. It presents the classical Greek and Archimedes' viewpoints. Also covered are early medieval changes in perception of central problems; the mathematical renaissance; calculus according to Newton; calculus according to Leibniz; calculus as developed by Euler; topics in 18th-century mathematics. Students should have a good grasp of the first two semesters of calculus. The level of abstraction will be about that of a calculus course. A few of the calculations will be at a level of complexity slightly higher than that of a calculus course.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One in-class exam and a regular final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Additional Requirements and/or Comments not known

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MATH    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002


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