ECTS - Hıstory of Mathematics I

Hıstory of Mathematics I (MATH318) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Hıstory of Mathematics I MATH318 Elective Courses 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erdal KARAPINAR
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To provide an introduction to history of mathematics. To recover the evaluation of theory of pure and applied mathematics in ancient world to the 16 century. Moreover to encourage the students to investigate how mathematics is devoloped.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • At the end of the course the students are expected to: 1)know the contribution of Ancient Egypt-Mesopotamia Mathematicians, 2) know the contribution of Ancient China Mathematicians, 3) know the contribution of Ancient Egypt -Mathematician,, 4)know the contribution of Ancient Greek and Hellenistic Mathematicians 5) know the contribution of Islamic Mathematicians,
Course Content Prehistoric mathematics, Ancient Near East mathematics (Mesopotamia-Egypt, 3rd millenium BC?500 BC), Greek and Hellenistic mathematics (c. 600 BC?300 AD), Chinese mathematics (c. 2nd millenium BC?1300 AD), Indian mathematics (c. 800 BC?1600 AD), Islamic mathematics (c. 800?1500).

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Prehistoric mathematics Search the related subjects on web.
2 Ancient Near East ( Mesopotamia 3rd millenium BC–500 BC ) Search the related subjects on web.
3 Ancient Egpyt (3rd millenium BC–500 BC ) Search the related subjects on web.
4 Greek and Hellenistic mathematics (c. 600 BC–100 AD) Search the related subjects on web.
5 Greek and Hellenistic mathematics (100 AD-300 AD) Search the related subjects on web.
6 Chinese mathematics (c. 2nd millenium BC–1300 AD Search the related subjects on web.
7 Midterm Exam
8 Indian mathematics (c. 800 BC–1600 AD) Search the related subjects on web.
9 Islamic mathematics (c. 800–1500) Introduction. Search the related subjects on web.
10 al-Khwarizmi, Al-Jawhari, al-Kindi, Hunayn, Banu Musa Ahmad, Banu Musa al-Hasan, Banu Musa Muhammed Search the related subjects on web.
11 Al-Mahani, Thabit, Ahmed, Abu Kamil, al-Battani, Sinan, Al-Nayrizi, Al-Khazin Search the related subjects on web.
12 Ibrahim, al-Uqlidisi, Abu'l-Wafa, al-Quhi, Al-Khujandi, al-Sijzi, Yunus Search the related subjects on web.
13 Al-Karaji, al-Haitam, Mansur, al-Biruni, Avicenna, al-Baghdadi, Al-Jayyani, Al-Nasawi Search the related subjects on web.
14 Khayyam, Aflah, al-Samawal, al-Tusi, Sharaf, al-Tusi, Nasir, al-Maghribi, al-Samarqandi, al-Banna Search the related subjects on web.
15 al-Farisi, al-Khalili, Qadi Zada, al-Kashi, Ulugh Beg, al-Umawi, al-Qalasadi Search the related subjects on web.
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Carl B. Boyer, A History of Mathematics, New York: John Wiley, second edition, 1989. ISBN 0-471-09763-2.
Other Sources 2. David M. Burton, The History of Mathematics: An Introduction, Boston: Allyn and Bacon, third edition, 1985, ix + 678pp. ISBN 0-697-16089-0.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 60
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Acquires skills to use the advanced theoretical and applied knowledge obtained at the mathematics bachelors program to do further academic and scientific research in both mathematics-based graduate programs and public or private sectors. X
2 Transplants and applies the theoretical and applicable knowledge gained in their field to the secondary education by using suitable tools and devices. X
3 Acquires the skill of choosing, using and improving problem solving techniques which are needed for modeling and solving current problems in mathematics or related fields by using the obtained knowledge and skills. X
4 Acquires analytical thinking and uses time effectively in the process of deduction X
5 Acquires basic software knowledge necessary to work in the computer science related fields and together with the skills to use information technologies effectively. X
6 Obtains the ability to collect data, to analyze, interpret and use statistical methods necessary in decision making processes. X
7 Acquires the level of knowledge to be able to work in the mathematics and related fields and keeps professional knowledge and skills up-to-date with awareness in the importance of lifelong learning. X
8 Takes responsibility in mathematics related areas and has the ability to work affectively either individually or as a member of a team. X
9 Has proficiency in English language and has the ability to communicate with colleagues and to follow the innovations in mathematics and related fields. X
10 Has the ability to communicate ideas with peers supported by qualitative and quantitative data. X
11 Has professional and ethical consciousness and responsibility which takes into account the universal and social dimensions in the process of data collection, interpretation, implementation and declaration of results in mathematics and its applications. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury
Total Workload 0