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History of Math Syllabus

This 3 credit, weekly course covers the history of mathematics from early number systems through modern times. Over four quarters, students will learn about the development of mathematics in ancient civilizations like Egypt and Greece. They will study major Greek mathematicians like Euclid and their contributions to geometry, logic and proof. Later, figures from the Alexandrian school and Diophantus' work in algebra will be examined. Finally, the mechanical philosophies of Descartes and Newton and the emergence of probability and statistics with Pascal, Bernoulli and Laplace will be discussed. The goal is for students to understand the historical progression of mathematical concepts and their applications.

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History of Math Syllabus

This 3 credit, weekly course covers the history of mathematics from early number systems through modern times. Over four quarters, students will learn about the development of mathematics in ancient civilizations like Egypt and Greece. They will study major Greek mathematicians like Euclid and their contributions to geometry, logic and proof. Later, figures from the Alexandrian school and Diophantus' work in algebra will be examined. Finally, the mechanical philosophies of Descartes and Newton and the emergence of probability and statistics with Pascal, Bernoulli and Laplace will be discussed. The goal is for students to understand the historical progression of mathematical concepts and their applications.

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OBE COURSE SYLLABUS

AY 2020-2021
Course Number : M100
Course Title : History of Mathematics
Learning Facilitator : SUZANNE CORDETA LLAVORE, LPT
Contact Hours : 3 hours/week
Pre- requisite : None
Course Description : This course is intended to discover the historical development of
mathematics. The emphasis will be on mathematical concepts,
problem solving, and pedagogy from a historical perspective. We will
proceed chronologically from the first recorded number systems to
the modern era.
Course Outcomes
CO1 Determine the history of Number systems, arithmetic, and geometry; nature of problems
considered and methods developed; major achievements; recovery and influence of the
tradition in Egypt and Greek.

CO2 Differentiate the distinct character of Greek mathematics (geometry, logic, proof,
axiomatic structure) and the importance of the developments during classical period.

CO3 Demonstrate their knowledge of basic historical facts; they will understand the
development of mathematics and mathematical thought.

CO4 Identify the different mathematicians and their contribution in the field of mathematics.
Generate the knowledge of mathematics to strengthens the way know, perceive, and
understand our surroundings
COURSE CONTENT
TIME FRAME COURSE CONTENT/SUBJECT LEARNING OUTCOMES
MATTER

FRIST • Describe the development


QUARTER of various areas of
Early Number Systems and Symbols
mathematics within and
across various civilizations.

SECOND • Describe the changing


QUARTER character of mathematics
Mathematics in Early Civilizations
over time and recognize the
distinction between formal
and intuitive mathematics.

•Determine the contribution


The Beginnings of Greek Mathematics
of the Greeks in the field of
mathematics.

THIRD The Alexandrian School: Euclid • Understand that history


QUARTER includes the interpretation of
the past, not just facts.

• Determine the contribution


The Twilight of Greek Mathematics: of the Twilight of Greek
Diophantus Mathematics: Diophantus
FOURTH • Identify the different
QUARTER mathematicians and their
The Mechanical World: Descartes and
contribution in the field of
Newton
mathematics.
The Development of Probability
• Generate the knowledge of
Theory: Pascal, Bernoulli, and Laplace
mathematics to strengthens
the way know, perceive, and
understand our surroundings

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