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History of Mathematics

History of Mathematics

Code: 286180
ECTS: 3.0
Lecturers in charge: pred. Josipa Jurić
Lecturers: pred. Josipa Jurić - Seminar

pred. Josipa Jurić - Lectures
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Lecture typeTotal
Lectures 15
Seminar 30
* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)
Description:
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with key mathematical ideas and methods throughout history, the biographies of great mathematicians, and their contributions to the development of many scientific disciplines; to develop critical thinking about the evolution of mathematics; to explore interdisciplinary connections between mathematics and other sciences in order to understand the broader context and practical applications of mathematical discoveries throughout history; and to motivate students for further mathematical education.
Learning outcomes:
  1. The student will demonstrate methods of calculation throughout history.
  2. The student will report on key events in the biographies of great world mathematicians.
  3. The student will explain the influence and contributions of great world mathematicians.
  4. The student will connect and explain the causes and consequences of the development of mathematical ideas and methods, as well as the role of mathematics in science, art, and society.
  5. The student will recommend which facts, discoveries, and contributions from the history of mathematics could be applied as motivational stories during teaching.
  6. The student will connect and describe the chronological development of a particular branch of mathematics.
Literature:
  1. Povijest matematike 1, Brückler, F. M., Sveucilište JJ Strossmayera u Osijeku, 2007.
  2. Povijest matematike 2, Brückler, F. M., Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayara u Osijeku, 2010.
  3. Povijest matematike za školu, Gleizer, G. I., Školske novine i HMD, 2003.
  4. Mathematics An Illustrated History of Numbers (100 Ponderables), Jackson, T., Shelter Harbor Press, 2012.
Optional literature:
  1. Matematički dvoboji, , Brückler, F. M., Školska knjiga, 2011.
  2. Vedska matematika: drevna tehnika računanja bez kalkulatora, , Kumar, P., Harša, 2015.
1. semester
Učiteljski studij 1 - Regular studij - Teacher Education
Elective course - Regular studij - Teacher Education

3. semester
Učiteljski studij 3 - Regular studij - Teacher Education
Elective course - Regular studij - Teacher Education

5. semester
Učiteljski studij 5 - Regular studij - Teacher Education
Elective course - Regular studij - Teacher Education

7. semester
Učiteljski studij 7 - Regular studij - Teacher Education
Elective course - Regular studij - Teacher Education

9. semester
Učiteljski studij 9 - Regular studij - Teacher Education
Elective course - Regular studij - Teacher Education
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