Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
History of Science
Course Number:
X_400652
Course Description:
Course Objective
Students acquire knowledge about some historical ways of doing mathematics (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 treated chronologically. 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.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
HIST 388
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (17)_2.pdf
