Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
170300401105	MATHEMATICS HISTORY I	Compulsory	1	1	3

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

To give information about the historical development of mathematics

Name of Lecturer(s)

Arş. Gör. Dr. Ezgi KAYA

Learning Outcomes

1	To be able to express mathematical developments from the old number system to the invention of calculation
2	To be able to express calculation methods
3	To be able to make different proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem
4	To be able to express Euclidean Algorithm
5	To be able to express knowledge about Mathematics and Harezmi algebra in Near and Far East

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Old Numbers Systems and Symbols, Mathematics in Ancient Civilizations, Mathematical Problems in Ancient Civilizations, Beginning of Greek Mathematics, Pythagorean Mathematics and Figurative Numbers Theory, Pythagorean Theorem and Proofs, Ancient Three Constructive Problems, Alexandria School: Euclid, Euclid Geometry and Euclid's Pythagorean Theorem Euclid's Theorem of Numbers and Euclid Algorithm, Measurement of the World, Diophantine Equations in Greece, India and China, Old Indian Mathematics, Mathematics and Humor Algebra in Near and Far East.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Ancient Number Systems and Symbols
2	Mathematics in Ancient Civilizations
3	Mathematical Problems in Ancient Civilizations
4	Beginning of Greek Mathematics
5	Pythagoras Mathematics and Figurative Numbers Theory
6	The Pythagorean Theorem and Proofs
7	Ancient Three Construction Problems
8	Mid-Term Exam
9	Alexandria School: Euclid
10	Euclidean Geometry and Euclid's Pythagorean Theorem
11	Euclid's Number Theory and Euclid Algorithm
12	Measurement of the World
13	Old Indian Mathematics
14	Mathematics and Harezmi Algebra in Near and Far East
15	Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

1. R. Mankiewicz, Matematiğin Tarihi, Güncel, 2002 2. L. Göker, Matematik Tarihi ve Türk-İslam Matematikçilerinin Yeri, M.E.B. Yayınları, No 3026, 1997 , İstanbul. 3. Matematik Tarihi, Hüseyin Etikan

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	100
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	100
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	2	2
Final Examination	1	2	2
Attending Lectures	14	3	42
Self Study	10	2	20
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	10	10
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	15	15
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			91

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10
LO1	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO2	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
LO5	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High