MATH 591 - History of Mathematics

Description
This course covers topics in the development of mathematics from ancient Sumeria (development of counting and arithmetic) to 1993 (proof of the Fermat-Wiles theorem). Directed reading and/or a research project is required.

Note(s)
No duplicate credit for MATH 591 and MATH 461.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.

Cr 3
Lec 3