A History of Mathematics Part IV: Mathematics in the 17th and 18th centuries


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We will start with a review of part III. We will then discuss the lives and stories of great mathematicians from the 17th and 18th centuries; and their work. The material will include:
• Pierre Fermat and Blaise Pascal and their work on number theory, probability theory and infinite series
• John Napier, Henry Briggs and the invention of logarithms
• Invention of “The method of fluxions” by Isaac Newton and “calculus” by Gottfried Leibnitz independent of each other. Newton’s invention of the binomial theorem and unification of celestial and terrestrial laws of motion (celestial laws developed by Kepler)
• John Graunt, William Petty and the development of statistics
• Brothers Jacob and Johann Bernoulli and their extensive contribution to various branches of mathematics
Most topics will be developed through class discussions and solving problems. (Keep a paper and pencil handy!). 
There will be 8 lectures, each of 11/2 hours’ duration. Completion of History of mathematics parts II and III will be helpful but not essential

 
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Class Details

8 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue

Location
Online Course

Instructor
Pradip Kar 

Class Fee:  $0.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 7:00 PM

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 11/03/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
9/29/2026 - 11/24/2026 Weekly - Tue 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Honolulu, Online Course  Map Pradip Kar  Virtual