MTH 250 - A History of Logic in Mathematics

This course focuses on the development of logic in mathematics throughout history, examining the works of some of the most important mathematicians from the period of the ancient Greeks (Pythagoreans, Euclid, Archimedes) to modern times (Descartes, Pascal, Euler, Leibniz, and Newton). Also discussed are contemporary issues, in particular, the role of computation, technology and artificial intelligence. Students examine existing mathematical proofs and create their own, and explore the fields of geometry, number theory, graph theory and cryptography. Throughout the course, the main focus is on the visualization and development of logic, reasoning, and critical thinking skills.

(Cr: 3)