Date of Award

5-1934

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science

First Advisor

Harvey P. Pettit

Second Advisor

Charles H. Skinner

Third Advisor

William J. Grace

Abstract

Since the sine function is one of the most important elements of that phase of mathematics known as Trigonometry, it is only proper that we pause a moment for a short explanation of that subject. Trigonometry originated with the Greeks as the name itself implies. It was derived from the two Greek words trlgonon, meaning triangle; and metria, meaning measure. Trigonometry, then, dealt with problems related to measuring triangles.

Comments

A Thesis submitted to the Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts of Marquette University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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