An in-depth examination of the origins of mathematics, beginning with examples of Babylonian mathematics. Topics may include Pythagorean triples, solution of equations, estimation of pi, duplication of the cube, trisection of an angle, the Fibonacci sequence, the origins of calculus. [Note: Offered in the spring term of odd years.] Prereq: MATH 135 or 145, 106/125 or 136 or 146, 138 or 148; Level at least 3A; Not open to General Mathematics students
