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401-9010-00L BSC , MSC D-MATH
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History of Mathematics: from the Babylonians to Modern Times

Mathematikgeschichte im Überblick: Von den Babyloniern zur Neuzeit

Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Erwin Neuenschwander
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Abstract

Among other things the mathematics of the ancient Egypts, Babylonians, and Greeks, the development of our present-day notation of numbers and methods for calculations, symbolic algebra, and infinitesimal calculus are treated.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
no performance assessment

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Mathematikgeschichte im Überblick: Von den Babyloniern zur Neuzeit
**Kurs an der Uni Zürich** vom 17.09. bis 29.10.2007
  • Mon 17:15-19:00
  • Mon None-None
  • Mon 17:15-19:00
  • Mon None-None
  • Mon 17:15-19:00
  • Mon None-None
1 h weekly

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