https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/X_400652Students acquire knowledge about some historical ways of doing mathematics (procedures and proofs). Students acquire a general overview of the history of the role of mathematics in western culture. Students acquire insight in the influence of society on the development of mathematics, as well as the values that accompany the use of mathematics in several fields. Thereby students will be better equipped to reflect on their subject of study.Various subjects from the history of mathematics are treated chronologically. Every lecture a historical mathematical fact or procedure will be treated in the context of its time. Changing values and their effect on the (use of) mathematics are discussed.Lectures, workgroups and assignments.Final written exam. The assignments may lead to one bonus point, if all assignments are handed in and the average grade of the best four is 6 or more.A syllabus is available on Canvas.Bachelor Business Analytics and Bachelor Mathematics, Year 3More information to be obtained through the course coordinator: dr. D.J.(Danny) Beckers, FEW-AV, De Boelelaan 1081, FEW-U252,
[email protected]All info about the course, including when to prepare what, and optional extras, may be found on the Canvas site of the course, under "Modules".