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 Area Elective 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 X
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 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2 Ability to formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Ability to design a complex mechatronics engineering system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in mechatronics engineering and robot technology practices; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex mechatronics engineering and robot technology problems or research questions.
6 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7 Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8 Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself
9 a-) Knowledge on behavior according to ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility b-) Knowledge on standards used in engineering practices.
10 a-) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management b-) Awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11 Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12 Competency on defining, analyzing and surveying databases and other sources, proposing solutions based on research work and scientific results and communicate and publish numerical and conceptual solutions in the field of mechatronics engineering.
13 Consciousness on the environment and social responsibility, competencies on observation, improvement and modify and implementation of projects for the society and social relations and be an individual within the society in such a way that planning, improving or changing the norms with a criticism.

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