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Graduate Record 2008-2009 
    
Graduate Record 2008-2009 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

MATH 501 - The History of the Calculus


Studies the evolution of the various mathematical ideas leading up to the development of calculus in the 17th century, and how those ideas were perfected and extended by succeeding generations of mathematicians. Emphasizes primary source materials. (E)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: MATH 231 and 351, or instructor permission.

Credits: 3