MATH 3620 - History of Mathematics

Institution:

Pennsylvania Western University

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

This course covers the historical roots of elementary mathematics: arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and number systems. It discusses the origins of many topics in the elementary and high school mathematics curricula. It considers this history as a part of a cultural heritage and is particularly appropriate for the prospective teacher of mathematics.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennwest.edu/

Phone Number:

(724) 938-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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