EME 203

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::

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. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Explain the major mathematical developments over time in several cultures.
2. Comprehend the multicultural structure of the mathematics.
3. Describe the origins and the developmental processes of the mathematical concepts.
4. Describe the role of the history of mathematics in mathematics education.
5. Discuss the role of mathematics in social, philosophical, religious, and scientific developments.
6. Recognize the famous mathematicians.

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

research review, Reflection paper, hands-on works