History of Mathematics
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01DEM | Z | 1 | 0+2 | Czech |
- Garant předmětu:
- Lecturer:
- Tutor:
- Supervisor:
- Department of Mathematics
- Synopsis:
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The subject has the form of regular seminars where the members of the department of mathematics, but also invited speakers - specialists in the field - give their talks on varoius topics from the history of mathematics.
- Requirements:
- Syllabus of lectures:
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Outline of the subject changes every year depending upon invited lecturers. In general, the topics can be divided into the following areas: 1. Development of mathematical disciplines 2. Portraits of important mathematicians 3. History of mathematics within a certain region 4. History of well-known constants 5. Philosophy and mathematics
- Syllabus of tutorials:
- Study Objective:
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Knowledge in the history of mathematics - good orientation in the history of different mathematical fields and knowledge of important personalities and their discoveries.
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Key references:
[1]D. E. Smith, History of Mathematics, New York, Inc., Dover publications, 1958, volume I. and II.
Recommended references:
[2]R. Cooke, The History of Mathematics, A Brief Course, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 1997
- Note:
- Further information:
- http://kmlinux.fjfi.cvut.cz/~balkolub/vyuka.html
- No time-table has been prepared for this course
- The course is a part of the following study plans:
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