MATH 2201 — History of Mathematics
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath FQNUpath ICusually offered: springtypical days: M/W/ThOnlineOnline
Traces the development of mathematics from its earliest beginning to the present. Emphasis is on the contributions of various cultures including the Babylonians, Egyptians, Mayans, Greeks, Indians, and Arabs. Computations and constructions are worked out using the techniques and notations of these peoples. The role of mathematics in the development of science is traced throughout, including the contributions of Descartes, Kepler, Fermat, and Newton. More modern developments are discussed as time permits.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 93% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 93% | 1.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 100% · T 0% · W 100% · Th 100% · F 0%
Common patterns: MWR (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Spring
- Lenore Feigenbaum (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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