Great Theorems of Mathematics

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Students explore the development of certain mathematical topics from 1800 B.C.E. to the modern day, with emphasis on the following: Development of numeration systems, Pythagorean Theorem, pi and quadrature, algebra, calculus, and the concept of infinity. Each student adopts a mathematician and completes an individual project related to that person’s mathematical work. The course concludes with a final paper and presentation assignment for each student on the development of a great theorem or topic that wasn’t yet explored in the coursework. SC. Prerequisite: MTH 411/MTH 511 or MTH 421/MTH 521 or MTH 441/MTH 541 .