Course Description
Summary
As mathematics has become increasingly complex and abstract, so too have the number systems necessary to define and work within each expansion. The development of the concept of number parallels that of mathematics itself, intertwined in a symbiosis where numbers generate new mathematical fields and mathematical insight unveils deeper understanding of numbers. This class will explore global historical traces of number in ancient numbers systems, infinity and infinitesimals, transcendentals, primes, geometry, and modern abstractions and applications. Coursework will include mathematical computation and problem-solving assuming familiarity with topics in high school mathematics or Entry to Mathematics.
