General Information
Course Code | X_400652 |
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Credits | 3 EC |
Period | P4 |
Course Level | 200 |
Language of Tuition | English |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Course Coordinator | dr. D.J. Beckers |
Examiner | dr. D.J. Beckers |
Teaching Staff |
dr. D.J. Beckers |
Practical Information
You need to register for this course yourself
Last-minute registration is available for this course.
Teaching Methods | Lecture |
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Target audiences
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Course Objective
Students acquire knowledge about some historical ways of doingmathematics (procedures and proofs). Students acquire a general overview
of the history of the role of mathematics in western culture. Students
acquire insight in the influence of society on the development of
mathematics, as well as the values that accompany the use of mathematics
in several fields. Thereby students will be better equipped to reflect
on their subject of study.
Course Content
Various subjects from the history of mathematics are treatedchronologically. Every lecture a historical mathematical fact or
procedure will be treated in the context of its time. Changing values
and their effect on the (use of) mathematics are discussed.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and assignments.Method of Assessment
Final written exam.The assignments may lead to one bonus point, if all assignments are
handed in and their average grade is 6 or more.
Literature
Texts will be made available through Canvas.Target Audience
Bachelor Business Analytics and Bachelor Mathematics, Year 3Additional Information
More information to be obtained through the course coordinator: dr. D.J.(Danny) Beckers, FEW-AV, De Boelelaan 1081, FEW-U252, d.j.beckers@vu.nl
Explanation Canvas
All info about the course, including when to prepare what, and optionalextras, may be found on the Canvas site of the course, under "Modules".