MATH 304 - Women and Mathematics

Units: 3

Examination of the social phenomena that have led to the small number of women in the mathematical profession. Exploration of the controversy concerning research on the comparative mathematical ability of boys and girls. Study of the lives, times, and works of women mathematicians. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4).

Satisfies GE area: BB