UNSW Handbook Course - History of Mathematics

History of Mathematics - MATH3560


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Mathematics
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 3
	EFTSL: 0.062 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 2
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: 6 units of credit in Level 2 Math courses.
	Session Offered: See Class Timetable
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)

Description

The development of mathematical ideas has often been very slow and at times tortuous, but nearly always interesting. The finished product which is presented at secondary school and in University courses often hides much of the story which led to the development of the subject. This course is a pot-pourri of episodes from the long and fascinating history of the subject. It is of interest to anyone studying mathematics for its own sake, and is of special relevance to those planning a career in secondary teaching.

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