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History of Mathematics, 4 credits
Matematikens utveckling, 4 hp
TATA81
Main field of study
Mathematics Applied MathematicsCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Vladimir TkatjevDirector of studies or equivalent
Jesper ThorénEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 hRecommended self-study hours: 107 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| 6CYYY | Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering (Additional courses) | 6 (Spring 2017) | 2 | 2 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6KMAT | Mathematics (Additional courses) | 4 (Spring 2017) | 2 | 2 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | E |
Main field of study
Mathematics, Applied MathematicsCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Mathematics
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
CalculusIntended learning outcomes
After completing the course, students should be able to describe the historical development of mathematics and discuss its role in society in an international perspective and a gender perspective.
Course content
This course surveys the historical development of mathematics with a focus on the development of key mathematical ideas, concepts and methods. The course also highlights the role of mathematics in society from different perspectives.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures, seminars, individual and group work as well as literature studies.
Examination
| UPG2 | Oral presentation | 1 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Written assignment | 3 credits | U, G |
Grades are given as ’Fail’ or ’Pass’
Grades
Two-grade scale, U, GDepartment
Matematiska institutionenDirector of Studies or equivalent
Jesper ThorénExaminer
Vladimir TkatjevCourse website and other links
http://www.mai.liu.se/und/kurser/index-amne-tm.htmlEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 hRecommended self-study hours: 107 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Tord Hall, (1970) Matematikens utveckling Gleerups
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG2 | Oral presentation | 1 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Written assignment | 3 credits | U, G |
Grades are given as ’Fail’ or ’Pass’
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Tord Hall, (1970) Matematikens utveckling Gleerups
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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