History of Mathematics II

10 credits

Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1MA030

This course has been discontinued.

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Code: 1MA030
Education cycle: First cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Mathematics G2F
Grading system: Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
Finalised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 3 November 2008
Responsible department: Department of Mathematics

What is a course syllabus?

Entry requirements

60 credit points in Mathematics

Learning outcomes

In order to pass the course (grade 3) the student should be able to

outline the development of calculus before Newton and Leibniz:

outline Newton's theory of fluxions and Leibniz's differential calculus with applications;

describe some aspects of the later development of calculus;

give an independent analysis of original papers related to the issues mentioned above;

give an overview of the development of mathematics during the 18th and 19th centuries;

give a detailed account of some specific area of mathematics.

Content

Tangent and area computations in a historical perspective. Theory of fluxions. Differential calculus. Integral calculus. Important characters. History of of 18th an19th century Mathematics.

Instruction

Lectures and problem solving sessions.

Assessment

Written and, possibly, oral examination at the end of the course. Moreover, compulsory assignments may be given during the course.