National Taiwan Normal University Course Outline Fall , 2020 |
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I.Course information |
Serial No. | 2799 | Course Level | |
Course Code | MAC9028 | Chinese Course Name | 數學史(IB) |
Course Name | History of Mathematics (IB) | ||
Department | Department of Mathematics | ||
Two/one semester | 1 | Req. / Sel. | Sel. |
Credits | 1.0 | Lecturing hours | Lecture hours: 1 |
Prerequisite Course | Prerequisite course(can be taken in the same semester): 【MAU0077 History of Mathematics】 | ||
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Time / Location | Tue. 7 Gongguan MA2-11 | ||
Curriculum Goals | Corresponding to the Departmental Core Goal | ||
1. To demonstrate the ability to see the mathematical structure behind certain problems or procedures in history |
College: 1-6 Possessing the capacities to view elementary mathematics from an advanced viewpoint Master: 1-6 Possessing the capacities to view elementary mathematics from an advanced viewpoint |
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2. To apply critical thinking skills through the reflexion on the philosophical standpoints of mathematics |
College: 3-2 Possessing the abilities to think independently, criticize, and reflect Master: 3-2 Possessing the abilities to think independently, criticize, and reflect |
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3. To have the ability to present a group project to the class |
College: 3-2 Possessing the abilities to think independently, criticize, and reflect 3-3 Being willing to work collaboratively Master: 3-2 Possessing the abilities to think independently, criticize, and reflect 3-3 Being willing to work collaboratively |
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4. To form one’s own ideas and to be able to describe why mathematics is “interesting”, the reasons of which can be internal or external to mathematics such as the influence of cultural reasons |
College: 1-6 Possessing the capacities to view elementary mathematics from an advanced viewpoint 3-2 Possessing the abilities to think independently, criticize, and reflect 3-5 Having good taste for mathematics 4-3 Possessing a variety of beliefs regarding mathematics values and mathematics learning Master: 1-6 Possessing the capacities to view elementary mathematics from an advanced viewpoint 3-2 Possessing the abilities to think independently, criticize, and reflect 3-5 Having good taste for mathematics 4-3 Possessing a variety of beliefs regarding mathematics values and mathematics learning |
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5. To demonstrate one’s beliefs that in different contexts there can be different standards for “good” or “useful” mathematics |
College: 1-6 Possessing the capacities to view elementary mathematics from an advanced viewpoint 3-2 Possessing the abilities to think independently, criticize, and reflect 4-3 Possessing a variety of beliefs regarding mathematics values and mathematics learning Master: 1-6 Possessing the capacities to view elementary mathematics from an advanced viewpoint 3-2 Possessing the abilities to think independently, criticize, and reflect 4-3 Possessing a variety of beliefs regarding mathematics values and mathematics learning |
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6. To know that mathematics has its cultural elements, and learn to have inter-cultural understanding and respect for others |
College: 4-4 Possessing global views from both scientific and humanistic perspectives, and being able to appreciate the values of other knowledge fields Master: 4-4 Possessing global views from both scientific and humanistic perspectives, and being able to appreciate the values of other knowledge fields |
II. General Syllabus |
Instructor(s) | HORNG, Wann-Sheng/ 洪萬生 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Assignments | 30 % |   | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Final exam | 30 % |   | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Presentation | 40 % |   | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Required and Recommended Texts/Readings with References |
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