Course Description

Like great pieces of art and literature, mathematical theorems have revolutionized the world. This course introduces students to history’s most transformative mathematical theorems. Each theorem is explored in its historical context with a focus on the mathematics and the mathematician. Students will learn of the greatest mathematicians of all time, their often quirky or contentious personalities, and their turbulent lives. Mathematical topics may include Egyptian Numerals, Base 60, Geometry, Algebra, Sequences and Series, Number Theory and Probability. No particular background in mathematics is required. This course is accessible to anyone with an interest in gaining knowledge of the basics of mathematics and acquiring useful quantitative problem-solving skills.