Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
History of Mathematics MAE106 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Duygu ARABACI
Instructor(s)
Goals With this course, it is aimed to present the studies carried out by different civilizations in the field of mathematics in ancient times, to introduce the different phases of mathematics until today, and to present the potential of using the history of mathematics in mathematics teaching.
Course Content The place of mathematics history in mathematics education, Ancient Egyptian mathematics, Ancient Greek mathematics, Far East mathematics, mathematicians of Islamic world, Emergence of modern mathematics
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learn the basic concepts of the history of mathematics
2 Learn the historical development of digits and numbers
3 Learns the contents of the papyruses Rhind and Moscow understands the importance of them
4 Learn the place of history of mathematics in mathematics education
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week The importance of the history of mathematics in mathematics education Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
2. Week The history of numbers Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
3. Week Egyptian and Babylonian mathematics Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
4. Week Ancient Greek Mathematics (Thales, Pythagoras, Hippocrates, Plato, Eudoxus) Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Ancient Greek Mathematics (Alexandrian School Mathematicians) Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Mathematics in Indian and Far Eastern Other Activities, Interview, Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Mathematics in Far East Other Activities, Interview
8. Week Mid Term Exam Other Activities
9. Week Islamic World Mathematics-Baghdad Period Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week Ömer Hayyam, Biruni, Uluğ Bey, Gıyaseddin Cemşid, Ali Kuşçu Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week Renaissance mathematics Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Other Activities
12. Week The birth of contemporary mathematics Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week The mathematics of our time Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
14. Week Final Research, Other Activities, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Interview
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
27 By using mathematical language and terminology correctly and effectively, the student has knowledge about the nature, source, historical development and limits of basic concepts and approaches and interprets their reflections in the field.
28 The student follows the developments in mathematics education in our country and in the world, and takes into account the cognitive and affective student characteristics required by the mathematics curriculum.
31 The student identifies the facts related to mathematics, mathematics teaching and the teaching profession in and out of school, evaluate them with a critical approach, conceptualize them, examine them with scientific methods and interpret them with current technologies.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY27 5 5 5 5
PY28 3 3 3 3
PY31 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Matematik Tarihi, Lütfi Göker, Kültür Bakanlığı Yayınları, Yayın No:1017, 1989, Ankara.
  • Baki, A., & Bütüner, S. Ö. (2013). 6-7 ve 8. sınıf matematik ders kitaplarında matematik tarihinin kullanım şekilleri. İlköğretim Online, 12(3).
  • Baki ,A. (2014). Matematik Tarihi ve Felsefesi. Pegem Akademi
  • Ülger, A. (2003). Matematiğin Kısa Bir Tarihi-I. Matematik Dünyası.
  • Ülger, A. (2003). Matematiğin Kısa Bir Tarihi-II. Matematik Dünyası.
  • Ülger, A. (2003). Matematiğin Kısa Bir Tarihi-III. Matematik Dünyası.
  • Ülger, A. (2003). Matematiğin Kısa Bir Tarihi-IV. Matematik Dünyası.
  • Ülger, A. (2004). Matematiğin Kısa Bir Tarihi-V. Matematik Dünyası.
  • Ülger, A. (2004). Matematiğin Kısa Bir Tarihi-VI. Matematik Dünyası.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Midterm 2 1 4.5 4.5
Homework 1 4 2 8
Quiz 1 2 2 4
Final 1 2.5 2.5
Practice 10 1 10
Classroom Activities 10 2 20
Total Workload 51
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0