MATH270

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History and Philosophy of Math

Mathematics & Computer ScienceCOL - Emory College of Arts and Sci

Subject Code

MATH

Course Number

270

Course Title

History and Philosophy of Math

Course Description

Topics in the history of mathematics and their philosophical background. Genesis and evolution of ideas in analysis, algebra, geometry, mechanics, foundations. Historical and philosophical aspects of concepts of infinity, mathematical rigor, probability, etc.

Grading Basis

OPT - Student Option

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Units

3

Credit Hours Max

3

Repeatable

No

Prerequisites

000736