UC San Diego Global Seminars: Rome - Mathematical Beauty in Rome
UC San Diego Global Seminars / UCSD
UC San Diego Global Seminars: Rome - Revelle in Rome: Humanities 3
Mathematical Beauty in Rome explores the mathematics and engineering behind Rome's greatest works of architecture. We will address such questions as: How did the Romans use geometry to design the Colosseum? What engineering principles are behind t... read more
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I want to study abroad again SO BAD!!! 5 weeks was simply not enough to do all the traveling I want to do in Europe, so I really want to go for another semester. I have a strong desire to learn the Italian language and culture, and the architecture there is so beautiful and rich with history. Going abroad has made travel and cul... Samantha S - University of California - Los Angeles View Entire Review
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Mathematical Beauty in Rome explores the mathematics and engineering behind Rome's greatest works of architecture. We will address such questions as: How did the Romans use geometry to design the Colosseum? What engineering principles are behind the arches of Rome's bridges and aqueducts, and the great domes of the Pantheon and St. Peter's basilica? We will visit the actual sites to see the theory come alive.
The seminar also emphasizes the cultural experience. Over the course of more than two millennia, Rome has produced so much of the world's greatest architecture and art, a good portion of which we can still see today. Rome is also a city of music, with concerts held in beautiful courtyards, churches, piazzas, parks, and even amongst ancient ruins. And of course, there's the food! You have not experienced great pizza, pasta, espresso, and gelato until you've been to Rome.
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadProgram Length(s):
- Summer
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Mathematics, Statistics
