LAM315 History of Math: A Problem-Solving Approach

This course provides a survey of the historical development of mathematics from early times to the present with a focus on problem-solving. Mathematical problems representative of significant contributions in numeration, algebra, geometry, combinatorics, and number theory are emphasized. Biographies of mathematicians focus on the type of problems solved and the methods of solutions employed with an examination of the historical context. This course applies toward the math major, minor, and concentration. Prerequisites: LAM112, LAM213, and a 200-level math course or equivalent or departmental consent. 5 quarter hours