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Number Systems and Stevin's Decimals - Math History

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This course reviews the development of number systems from ancient Greek, Indian, and Arabic traditions, then examines European advances culminating in Simon Stevin’s decimal arithmetic. It also considers Stevin’s contributions to music and physics.

Syllabus

Introduction
Indian Numeral System
Square Roots
Arab Period
Modern Science
Napier Decimals
Stevin in Music
The WellTempered Scale

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