MATH105
HISTORY OF MATH
Also listed under 2 other titles
- HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS
- HISTORY OF MATH LAB
- Department
- Mathematics
- Terms offered
- 13
- Data refreshed
- Sep 29, 2026
Description
Explores major themes-calculation, number, geometry, algebra, infinity-and their historical development in civilizations ranging from the antiquity of Babylonia and Egypt through classical Greece, the Middle and Far East and then modern Europe. Analyzes the tension between applications of mathematics and the tendency toward formalism. Emphasizes presentations and discussions.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2014–2024
1996 2024
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 6% per year. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 6% per year. | 2029 Spring: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 4% per year. | 2028 Spring: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 15% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 fall terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 3% per year. | 2027 Spring: 9% chance, high confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2015 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2014 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Wed, 1:30 PM–2:20 PM Geography Building G104 2024-12023-1
- Mon, Wed, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM BP326 2024-2
- Tue, Thu, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM JC102 2023-2
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:00 AM–10:50 AM BP316 2017-12015-12008
- Mon, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM BP316 2017-22015-2
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:00 AM–9:50 AM BP316 20132010
- Fri, 12:00 PM–12:50 PM BP326 2006-2
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM BP326 2006-1
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | Elahe Khalili Samani | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 13 enrolled | 22496 |
| Fall 2023 | Ali Maalaoui | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 18 enrolled | 22496 |
| Spring 2017 | David E. Joyce | Lecture | 1 | 28 of 24 enrolled | 35763 |
| Spring 2015 | David E. Joyce | Lecture | 1 | 31 of 25 enrolled | 34174 |
| Spring 2013 | David E. Joyce | Lecture | 1 | 27 of 25 enrolled | 32324 |
| Fall 2010 | David E. Joyce | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 25 enrolled | 27184 |
| Fall 2008 | David E. Joyce | Lecture | 1 | 28 of 25 enrolled | 25360 |
| Fall 2006 | David E. Joyce | Lecture | 1 | 22 of 25 enrolled | 24070 |
| Fall 2004 | David E. Joyce | Lecture | 1 | 22 of 25 enrolled | 22354 |
| Fall 2002 | David E. Joyce | Lecture | 1 | 25 of 25 enrolled | 26712 |
| Fall 2000 | David E. Joyce | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 99 enrolled | 24850 |
| Spring 1999 | David E. Joyce | Lecture | 1 | 29 of 35 enrolled | 33662 |
| Fall 1996 | David E. Joyce | Lecture | 1 | 21 of 35 enrolled | 21553 |
No-credit sessions
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2000 | David E. Joyce | Lab | - | 14 of 99 enrolled | 24879 |