We will study both the mathematics and the role it plays in the cultures. Examples will be chosen from the mathematical ideas of present-day peoples of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, as well as historic Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Islam, and China. Students will learn the modern mathematical concepts necessary to understand the examples. Fall, J. Grabiner. The subject is extremely visual-we will draw pictures and make models in order to gain insight.
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Review of intermediate algebra and geometry. Linear, quadratic, higher degree polynomial, and rational functions and their graphs. Applications of these topics. The sequence Mathematics 20 and 23 is designed to prepare students for calculus. A continuation of Mathematics 20.