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, 29 May 2013
- Responsible department
- Department of Mathematics
Entry requirements
60 credits 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 examination at the end of the course combined with assignments given during the course.