Mathematics In Antiquity (MATH-0015)

Fall 2026 · MATH 0015 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

History of mathematics in Babylonian, Egyptian, Greek, and other ancient civilizations. Number systems and computational techniques; achievements in elementary algebra, geometry, and number theory; famous results, proofs and constructions. Emphasis on solving problems in the style and spirit of each culture. Engineering students are not permitted to take MATH 15 for credit.

Course codes: MATH-0015, MATH 0015, MATH0015, MATH-15, MATH 15, MATH15, CLS-0015, CLS 0015, CLS0015, CLS-15, CLS 15, CLS15

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