Calculus

Human beings are driven by happiness. The goal is to reduce suffering and pain in life by following classic utilitarianism. Although, not everyone will adopt this moral judgement due to it being a theory. Philosophers Jeremy Bentham and John Mill started the theory of classical utilitarianism. The first ideas about happiness as pleasure and an absence of pain is the works of Bentham. Later on, Mills focused on Bentham’s original ideas and also attempted to improve them. In the excerpt, “Living…

In 1540, a man by the name of Lodovico Ferrari, please be aware that I don’t think his name has anything to do with the sports car, was an Italian mathematician known for discovering the solutions to quartic functions. A quartic function is a function of the form ax^4 + bx^3 +cx^2 +dx+e, where a is a nonzero, which is defined by a polynomial raised to the fourth degree, called quartic polynomial. We will probably go more in depth about these quartic polynomials soon in class. My quartic…

started to study the motions of the moon and planets, and he discovered that not only does gravity act of the objects on Earth, but it also affects the moon and planets. During these 18 months, Newton “conceived his 'method of fluxions' (infinitesimal calculus), laid the foundations for his theory of light and color, and achieved significant insight into the problem of planetary motion, insights that eventually led to the publication of his Principia” (Hatch). Though the bubonic plague was a…

Albert Einstein's influence on astronomy. Albert had a big influence on Astronomy. He started to study mathematics, he was lured toward calculus around 1891. Albert originally wanted to be a electrical engineer. But he failed to do pass an examination which would have allowed him to study for a diploma at the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule in Zurich. He made a plan of graduating as a teacher in mathematics and physics. He got his PHD in 1905. He also created the theory of relativity. A…

includes telling them how to choose toothbrushes, explaining how to clean their teeth correctly, and informing them about the relationship between oral health and diet. They polish and clean the teeth of their patients, and take away the stains, calculus, and plaque deposits from below and above the gum line. A dental hygienist may also help the dentist when he or she is treating patients, administer periodontal therapy, remove sutures, re-contour and polish fillings, and remove and replace…

someone in an effort to elude reality, and synthesize happiness; is that true joy? Generally, that leads into a cycle of despair. From being a witness to said cycle, there is lots to be discussed about this. There was one who averaged a ninety-five in calculus. The person sitting adjacent to him…

Sometimes in life it just takes the influence of one person to help you see yourself in a whole new light. For me that person is my high school math teacher Mr. Raymond Kreiser. I had him for both calculus and probability and statistics. I not only respect him as a teacher but also as a person. He has pushed me to be the best student possible. He has prepared me for college and pushed me to pursue the career of my dreams. He also helped me gain confidence within myself. I plan on majoring in…

Over the years, I have had a variety of career interests. At age five, I was determined to become a princess. At age 12, a choir director seemed like the best profession for me. When I was fifteen, I wanted to become a nurse. Finally, as a senior in high school, I figured out what type of career I actually want to pursue for the rest of my life. After much consideration, many pros and cons lists, and some input from my family, I finally made the decision to pursue mathematics education. I know…

David Hilbert mathematician, was born January 23, 1862, Konigsberg Germany And died February 14, 1943 Gottingen Germany(Britannica.com) Hilbert background of childhood is he came from money. His father Otto was a reputable city judge and his mother Marla was interested in philosophy and astronomy(thefamouspeople.com) Since he was a child he excelled in mathematics and had interest in language. In 1872 he joined Friedrichskolleg Gymnasium, when he graduated he decided he was to stay…

Driver’s Education Scholarship There are many reasons why I believe that I deserve the $200 Driver’s Education Scholarship. I had to pay for driver’s ed myself, and the money that was used to pay for it was not given to me. Drivers ed cost me $450, and this summer I had to work 45 hours to earn the money for drivers ed. I did yard work for two different people. One person that I did yard work for, during the summer I mulched their flower gardens, and I also have raked for them, and I did…