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PVAMU Course Syllabi Template Fall 2018 SYLLABUS PVAMU Course Syllabi Template Fall 2018 MATH 3103/12000 –P01 – HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS Department of Mathematics College of of Arts and Sciences Instructor Name: Dr. Natali Hritonenko Office Location: 324-WRBanks Office Phone: (936)-261-1978 Fax: (936)-261-2088 Email Address: [email protected] Snail Mail (U.S. Postal Service) Address: Prairie View A&M University P.O. Box 519 Mail Stop 225 Prairie View, TX 77446 Office Hours: MW 10:00– 11:00am, 12-2pm, F 10:00– 11:00am, 12-1pm, 2-3pm; by appointment and email Virtual Office Hours: MW 10:00–11:00am, 12:00pm-2pm; F 10:00–11:00am, 12:00pm-1pm, 2:00-3:00 om; and by appointment Course Location: Hobart Thomas Taylor Sr Hall 2B209 Class Meeting Days & Times: MWF 11:00-11:50 Course Abbreviation and Number: Math 3103-12000-P01 Catalog Description: Credit 3 semester hours. Development of mathematical thoughts from ancient time to the present. Knowledge of great mathematicians and their contributions Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor Co-requisites: Required Text: Howard Evens An Introduction to the History of Mathematics. 6th ed.: Thomson Brooks/Cole ISBN 0-03-029558-0 Recommended Text: Steven Krantz The Episodic History of Mathematics ISBN: 978-0-88385-766-3 Access to Learning Resources: PVAMU Library: phone: (936) 261-1500; web: http://www.tamu.edu/pvamu/library/ University Bookstore: phone: (936) 261-1990; web: https://www.bkstr.com/Home/10001-10734-1?demoKey=d Course Goals or Overview: to learn about the development of mathematics and computation in different civilizations and geographical areas; to understand how the historical events affected and were affected by mathematics; to learn about famous mathematicians and their contributions. Course Objectives/Accrediting Body. Standards Met: At the end of this course, the student will Alignment with Alignment with Academic Core Curriculum Program 1 be able to trace chronologically the development of mathematics , #1, #4 #1, #2 calculation, and computation from early number systems to modern time in different ethnic groups, civilizations, and geographical areas; 2 be able to describe the development of various areas of #2 #3 #2, #4, #5 mathematics in various civilizations and across disciplines; understand how the historical conditions affected and were affected by mathematics; 3 research historical questions and present their conclusions to #1, #3 #1, #2, #3 others; give examples of significant applications of mathematics to business, science, engineering, and nature; develop the ability to present mathematics in spoken and written forms; improve their research skills 4 describe the changing character of mathematics over time and #4 #1, recognize the distinction between formal and intuitive mathematics 5 learn about famous mathematicians and their contributions #1, #4 #1, #3, #6 6 discuss contributions made by women, African Americans, and #3 #4 other minorities; understand the importance of mathematics in everyday life Core Curriculum Learning Outcomes: 1. Critical Thinking Skills 2. Communication Skills 3. Teamwork 4. Empirical and Quantitative Skills 5. Personal Responsibility 6. Social Responsibility Program Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge to trace chronologically the development of mathematics and computation from early number systems to modern time achievements in different ethnic groups, civilizations, and geographical areas. 2. Development of mathematical skills in solving certain problems that come to us from ancient times, contribute to development of science, and are currently important. 3. Ability to provide examples of significant applications of mathematics to business, science, engineering, and nature in a chronical prospective. 4. Knowledge of changing character of mathematics over centuries. 5. Information about famous mathematicians and their contributions. 6. Demonstrate basic mathematical computational skills and distinguish uses of concepts in Calculus, Algebra, and Applied Mathematics. 7. Demonstrate the ability to write mathematically rigorous proofs. 8. Demonstrate the ability to perform advanced mathematical computations. 9. Demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge in applied mathematics. Departmental policies on exams and technology no multiple choice question is allowed on any test at any level. Cellular phones or any other device that has access to the Internet and/or is capable of taking picture are NOT allowed during tests. Course Evaluation Methods The course will utilize the following instruments to determine student’s grades and proficiency of learning outcomes for the course. Exams – written tests designed to measure knowledge of presented course material Exercises – written assignments designed to supplement and reinforce course material Projects – assignments designed to measure ability to research and present a topic on history of mathematics Class Participation – daily attendance and participation in class discussions Instrument Value (points or percentages) Total Quizzes 15 quizzes; average: 10% 10% Projects 5 projects: average: 30% 40% Mid Term Exam 20% 20% Final Exam 20% 20% Class participation 10% 10% Total: 100% Additional points (%) will be given for extraordinary projects, solution of assigned challenging problems and bonus questions, hard work in class, class participation attendance of all classes, etc. Grade Determination: Percentage Grade Description 90% - 100% A Excellent 80% - 89.9.9% B Good 70% - 79.9% C Fair 60% - 69.9% D Poor 0% - 59.9% F Failure Course Procedures Submission of Assignments: All assignments should be submitted at the end of the class of a due date. No late assignments are acceptable. Formatting Documents: Microsoft Word is the standard word processing tool used at PVAMU. If you’re using other word processors, be sure to use the “save as” tool and save the document in either the Microsoft Word, Rich-Text, or plain text format. Exam Policy Exams should be taken as scheduled. No makeup examinations will be allowed except under documented emergencies (See Student Handbook). Professional Organizations and Journals International Journal for the History of Mathematics Education References The History of the Mathematical Theory of Perspective from Alberti to Monge by Kristi Andersen Mathematics in western culture by Morris Kline History of mathematics by David Eugene Smith A history of mathematics by Florian Cajori A concise history of mathematics, Volume 1 by Dirk Jan Struik Mathematical thought from ancient to modern times, Volume 2, by Morris Kline Mathematics and its history by John Stillwell The development of mathematics by Eric Temple Bell Mathematics: the loss of certainty by Morris Kline Mathematics and the physical world by Morris Kline University Rules and Procedures Disability statement (See Student Handbook): Students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in class should register with the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) early in the semester so that appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal laws, a student requesting special accommodations must provide documentation of their disability to the SSD coordinator. Academic misconduct (See Student Handbook): You are expected to practice academic honesty in every aspect of this course and all other courses. Make sure you are familiar with your Student Handbook, especially the section on academic misconduct. Students who engage in academic misconduct are subject to university disciplinary procedures. Forms of academic dishonesty: 1. Cheating: deception in which a student misrepresents that he/she has mastered information on an academic exercise that he/she has not mastered; giving or receiving aid unauthorized by the instructor on assignments or examinations. 2. Academic misconduct: tampering with grades or taking part in obtaining or distributing any part of a scheduled test. 3. Fabrication: use of invented information or falsified research. 4. Plagiarism: unacknowledged quotation and/or paraphrase of someone else’s words, ideas, or data as one’s own in work submitted for credit. Failure to identify information or essays from the Internet and submitting them as one’s own work also constitutes plagiarism. Nonacademic misconduct (See Student Handbook) The university respects the rights of instructors to teach and students to learn. Maintenance of these rights requires campus conditions that do not impede their exercise. Campus behavior that interferes with either (1) the instructor’s ability to conduct the class, (2) the inability of other students to profit from the instructional program, or (3) campus behavior that interferes with the rights of others will not be tolerated. An individual engaging in such disruptive behavior may be subject to disciplinary action. Such incidents will be adjudicated by the Dean of Students under nonacademic procedures. Sexual misconduct (See Student Handbook): Sexual harassment of students and employers at Prairie View A&M University is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Any member of the university community violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. Attendance Policy: Prairie View A&M University requires regular class attendance. Excessive absences will result in lowered grades. Excessive absenteeism, whether excused or unexcused, may result in a student’s course grade being reduced or in assignment of a grade of “F”. Absences are accumulated beginning with the first day of class. Student Academic Appeals Process Authority and responsibility for
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