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MATH 181History of Mathematics

5 creditsGE TAUndergraduateStudent Option

A survey from a historical point of view of various developments in mathematics. Specific topics and periods to vary yearly.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): MATH 19B or MATH 20B. MATH 100 is strongly recommended for preparation.

  • Sections begin 1/11 for Winter 2027. Discussion sections are optional.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm
TBAJ. KassOpen 0/35

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm
Engineer 2 192N. MonteiroOpen 28/40

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Jesse Kass2.8 / 53.5 / 541%38
Nariel Monteiro5.0 / 51.0 / 5100%1

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