This course highlights the history of mathematics with special focus on the occurrence and use of different number systems, mathematical symbols and arithmetical operations throughout history. Specific examples from different historical periods and cultures, such as ancient African, Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, Mayan and ancient Chinese, are given. A range of mathematical problems and tasks along with their historical methods of solution are tested and discussed. Similarities and differences between ancient and modern mathematical methods are illustrated and analyzed. Mathematicians of historical significance are presented along with an analysis of the mathematics they worked with and the importance of their contributions to the continued development of mathematics. Included in the course is an in-depth study of the development throughout history of one specific mathematical concept or field of knowledge. The course also includes a comparison of the role of the history of mathematics in the curriculum and governing documents of school systems in both Sweden and other countries. How teachers in these different school systems can include and utilize the history of mathematics in the planning, execution and analysis of teaching is also addressed.

Extra information:

Mandatory online meetings occur according to schedule.

Starts and ends:

week 36, 2025 - week 45, 2025

Study Rate:

50%

Location:

Varied

Time of Day:

Day

Teaching form:

Distance

Language:

English

Entry Qualifications :

General entry requirements
You also need: English 6, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D, Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2.
Or: English level 2, Mathematics Further level 1c, Physics level 1b or level 1a1+1a2

Selection :

Final school grades (66 %) and Högskoleprovet - Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test (34 %)

Application Code:

HDA-H3M6P

Main field of study:

Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:: 0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Tuition Fee

First Tuition Fee Installment:: 18,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:: 18,750 SEK

EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.

Closed for late application

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