MTP 656 - History of Mathematics
Time Capsules
Fall 2011
Chapter Topic Claimed by Date
1 Sources of Algebra Amanda 11/29
3 Numerical Solution of Equations Jackie 11/29
4 Completing the Square Laura J. 11/29
5 Double False Position Alex 11/29
6 Complex Numebrs Dan 11/29
7 Shearing with Euclid Mercy 11/29
8 Measuring Time Laura R. 11/29
9 Trigonometry and Sailing Sam 11/29
10 Copernican Trigonometry Magdalena 11/29
13 Descartes and Tangents Brittany 11/29
14 Fermat and Integration Steve 11/29
17 Newton vs. Leibniz Rebecca 12/6
18 Connections between Newton and Leibniz 12/6
19 Different Calculus Debate 12/6
20 Symbolic Derivatives Kaitlin 12/6
22 An Impossible Problem 12/6
23 History of Functions Christina 12/6
24 Karl Pearson and Stats 12/6
26 Two-Way Numbers Leya 12/6
27 Integrating Factors Kristin 12/6
28 Euler's Method John 12/6
29 A Differential equation from Newton 12/6
30 Newton's Method Chris 12/6
31 Plimpton 322 Nicole 12/6
32 Pythagorean Triples Carissa 12/6
34 Harmonic Series and Primes Neil 12/6