Math481

Course Description form

Faculties and departments requiring this course (if any): Mathematics

          Department – Science College.

Objectives: 

·         To learn how mathematics developed from ancient times.

·         To learn the role of mathematics in the rise of science.

·         To study a life of a mathematician.

Contents:

·         History of numbers.

·         History of arithmetic's

·         History of Algebra.

·         History of the concept of function. (Written and Presentation assignment).

·         History of Calculus. (Written and Presentation assignment).

·         Project (Movie: a Story of a mathematician).

Course Outcomes:

A-   Knowledge:

    Students will acquire the knowledge of:

·         The development of numbers from ancient civilizations to the present day.

·         The development of Arithmetic from ancient civilization to recent time.

·         The Origin of Algebra and its development through the Islamic civilization.

·         The development of the concept Function.

·         The development of Calculus.

·         A life of a mathematician.

B-Cognitive Skills:

   This course will enable students to:

·         Logical Thinking.

·         Visual Processing.

·         Memory.

·         Analyzing.

·         Sustained Attention.

·         Divided Attention.

·         Selected Attention.

C- Interpersonal skills and responsibilities:

·         Communication skills.

·         Conflict resolution.

·         Self confidence.

·         Group work.

·         Collaboration.

·         Decision making.

·         Motivating others.

·         Leadership.

·         Self learning.

D- Analysis and communication:

·         Online research.

·         Use of Word process.

·         Use of Power point presentation.

·         Use of Flash.

·         Use of Movie Maker.

·         Use of Adobe premier

Assessment methods for the above elements

·         Checklist evaluation.

·         Oral Presentation and discussions.

·         Exam.

Text book:

·         H. Al-Tayar and Y. Saed. Brief History of Mathematics.

·         Ali Abdullah Al-Daffa. The muslim contribution to mathematics.1981.

·         Rashid Rashid. History of Arab sciences. Center of Arab studies. 1997.

·         Qadri Tuqan. History of Arab sciences. 1963.

·         Jan Gullberg. Mathematics from the birth of numbers. 1997.

·         K. Dewdney. A mathematical mystery tour. 1999

Other Information Resources: Mac Tutor History of Mathematics