History of Mathematics MAT240
Development of some central concepts of modern mathematics: Numbers and number systems (Natural numbers, rational numbers, real numbers, cardinal numbers) from Babylon to Europe, the concept of infinity from Zeno to Cantor, integration and derivation (the concept of limit from Fermat to Weierstrass, Newton's fluctions, the infinitesimals from Leibniz to Robinson), infinite series. Classical algebra, including solutions of cubic and biquadratic equations.
Course description for study year 2022-2023. Please note that changes may occur.
MAT240
1
10
Spring
1
Spring
Norwegian
After comleting the course students should have a good general idea of the evolution of some of the major concepts of modern mathematics, such as
(i) numbers and their representations, (ii) derivation and integration, (iii) polynomial equations and their solutions.
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
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Written exam | 1/1 | 4 Hours | Letter grades | No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed |
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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The History of Mathematics (ÅMA240) | 10 |