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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Research methods in history of mathematics
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K1) Lecture Notes
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2
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Mathematics in Sumer and Babylon
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K1) Lecture Notes
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3
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Mathematics in Ancient Egypt
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K1) Lecture Notes
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4
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Mathematics in Maya, Chinese and Japan civilizations
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K1) Lecture Notes
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5
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Indian mathematics
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K1) Lecture Notes
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6
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Thales, Pythagoras, Aristotles, Xeno
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K1) Lecture Notes
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7
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Euclid, Archimedes
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K1) Lecture Notes
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8
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Ptolemy, Diaphantus, Pappus
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K1) Lecture Notes
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9
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Mathematics in Roman times
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K1) Lecture Notes
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10
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Golden ratio and Fibonacci sequence
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K1) Lecture Notes
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11
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Arithmetic and av on Islamic world
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K1) Lecture Notes
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12
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Geometry on Islamic world
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K1) Lecture Notes
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13
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Mediaeval European mathematics
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K1) Lecture Notes
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14
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Atatürk and mathematics
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K1) Lecture Notes
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Assoc. Dr. Gonca DURMAZ GÜNGÖR
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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K1) Lecturer Notes
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Supplementary Book
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K2. Carl B. Boyer & Uta C. Merzbach, A History of Mathematics, 3rd Ed., Wiley, 2011, ISBN-10: 0470525487.
K3. Victor J. Katz, A History of Mathematics, 3rd Ed., Pearson, 2008, ISBN-10: 0321387007.
K4. Jan Gulberg, Mathematics: From the Birth of Numbers, W.W. Norton & Company, 1997, ISBN10:N039304002X.
K5. Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK, Geometri, Örgün Yayınları, 2006.
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Goals
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To teach the development of mathematics from Egyptians to nowadays, to teach the mathematicians who had important roles in the history of mathematics, to provide an adequate explanation of how mathematics came to occupy its position as a primary cultured force in civilization.
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Content
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Research methods in History of Mathematics. Babilonian and Sumer Mathematics. Ancient
Greek geometry, arithmetic and algebra. Mathematics in Roman times. Mathematics in Chinese,
Japan and Maya civilizations. Indian mathematics. Mathematics on Islamic word and its effects
on Mediaeval European Mathematics. Mediaeval European Mathematics, Atatürk and mathematics.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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To have a grasp of theoretical and applied knowledge in main fields of mathematics
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2
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To have the ability of abstract thinking
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3
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To be able to use the gained mathematical knowledge in the process of identifying the problem, analyzing and determining the solution steps
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4
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To be able to relate the gained mathematical acquisitions with different disciplines and apply in real life
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4
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5
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To have the qualification of studying independently in a problem or a project requiring mathematical knowledge
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6
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To be able to work compatibly and effectively in national and international groups and take responsibility
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4
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7
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To be able to consider the knowledge gained from different fields of mathematics with a critical approach and have the ability to improve the knowledge
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8
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To be able to determine what sort of knowledge the problem met requires and guide the process of learning this knowledge
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9
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To adopt the necessity of learning constantly by observing the improvement of scientific accumulation over time
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10
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To be able to transfer thoughts on issues related to mathematics, proposals for solutions to the problems to the expert and non-expert shareholders written and verbally
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11
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To be able to produce projects and arrange activities with awareness of social responsibility
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12
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To be able to follow publications in mathematics and exchange information with colleagues by mastering a foreign language at least European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
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13
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To be able to make use of the necessary computer softwares (at least European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level), information and communication technologies for mathematical problem solving, transfer of thoughts and results
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14
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To have the awareness of acting compatible with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values
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4
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