Course ID:
Course Code & Number
EMT 108
Course Title
History of Mathematics
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
First Year
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Origins of mathematics. The historical development of mathematics: Mesopotamian and Ancient Egyptian mathematics, Ancient Greek mathematics, Hindu-Indian mathematics, Islamic mathematics and European mathematics. Historical development of mathematical concepts. Prominent mathematicians in the history. The position of mathematics history in mathematics teaching. Integration of mathematics history into the mathematics classrooms.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide students with a deep understanding of origins and the developmental processes of the mathematical concepts in different time periods and across different cultures and to provide a point of view about integration of mathematics history into the mathematics teaching.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- explain the major mathematical developments over time in several cultures,
- identify the multicultural structure of the mathematics,
- describe the origins and the developmental processes of the mathematical concepts,
- recognize the famous mathematicians,
- identify the role of the history of mathematics in mathematics teaching,
- plan a proposal for integration of mathematics history into the mathematics classrooms.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Concept Mapping
Brainstorming
Seminars
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Reflection Paper
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Çiğdem Alkaş Ulusoy
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 14 |
| Hands-on Work | 10 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 20 |
| Oral Presentation | 5 |
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