Course ID:
Course Code & Number
EME 203
Course Title
History of Mathematics
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(0+2+0) 1 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Fall
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
Mathematics in different civilizations. Contributions of the mathematics to the society. Development of mathematics throughout the ages as a collective activity. Women in mathematics field. Integrating the history of mathematics with mathematics education. Current trends in mathematics.
Course Objectives
The main aims of this course are providing students a deep understanding of origins and the developmental processes of the mathematical concepts in different time periods and across different cultures and providing a point of view about the role of mathematics in social, philosophical, religious, and scientific developments.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Explain the major mathematical developments over time in several cultures.
- Comprehend the multicultural structure of the mathematics.
- Describe the origins and the developmental processes of the mathematical concepts.
- Describe the role of the history of mathematics in mathematics education.
- Discuss the role of mathematics in social, philosophical, religious, and scientific developments.
- Recognize the famous mathematicians.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Collaborating
Video Presentations
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
research review, Reflection paper, hands-on works
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Reflection
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Hands-on Work | 10 |
| Poster Presentation | 10 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: