Information Package / Course Catalogue
History of Mathematics
Course Code: İMÖ155
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give place and importance of mathematics history in mathematics education.

Course Content

The place of mathematics history in mathematics education; Ancient Egyptian mathematics; Ancient Greek mathematics; Far East mathematics; Mathematicians in the Islamic world; the birth of contemporary mathematics; historical development of mathematical concepts.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Müjdat AĞCAYAZI
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn the place of history of mathematics in mathematics education.
2.To learn Ancient Egypt mathematics.
3.To learn Far East mathematics
4.To recognize the Islamic world mathematicians.
5. To learn the birth of contemporary mathematics.
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The place of mathematics history in mathematics education
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ancient Egyptian mathematics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Ancient Egyptian mathematics
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ancient Greek mathematics
Week 5 - Theoretical
Ancient Greek mathematics
Week 6 - Theoretical
Far East mathematics
Week 7 - Theoretical
Far East mathematics
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mathematicians in the Islamic world, Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Mathematicians in the Islamic world
Week 10 - Theoretical
The birth of contemporary mathematics
Week 11 - Theoretical
The birth of contemporary mathematics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Historical development of mathematical concepts
Week 13 - Theoretical
Historical development of mathematical concepts
Week 14 - Theoretical
Mathematicians who left their mark on us
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026