MAT 155 - Topic: Math History (1)

This course explores the origins of mathematical ideas, the questions they were created to answer, their historical context, and the personalities behind them. This course assumes at least two years of high school algebra and/or geometry. Although it contains mathematics, it is not a traditional mathematics course, and it will not emphasize the acquisition of new mathematical content. Students will engage in critical reading, discussion, and several different types of academic writing. Because this is a writing course, significant course time will be spent on the writing process, with a focus on revision. Not open to students who have completed their writing course (W) requirement.
(Writing Requirement)