| A non-technical survey of the development of mathematics from prehistory through Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, Indian, and Islamic cultures. More emphasis will be placed on early modern and modern mathematics, especially on recent (post-1940) history. An attempt is made to discuss each new mathematical contribution in light of both past mathematics and social scientific forces of the day. Some background in Mathematics necessary.
Prerequisite: 12 ch in Mathematics and/or Statistics.
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