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FACULTY OF SCIENCE
NEW COURSE PROPOSAL
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CALENDAR INFORMATION
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Mathematics
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Course Number:
180
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Title: The History
Sub-title or Description:
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of Mathematics
A survey of the historical development of mathematics from its beginnings in
Babylonia up to the present time. Special emphasis will be given to the
interaction between mathematics and other aspects of the cultures being
considered.
Credit Hours: 3
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Vector Description: (3-1-0)
Pre-requisite(s):
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None.
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ENROLMENT AND SCHEDULING
Estimated Enrolment: 35 per offering
Semester Offered (e.g. Yearly, every Spring; twice yearly, Fall and
Spring):
Yearly: Fall or Spring
When course will first be offered:
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Fall 1970
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JUSTIFICATION
A.
What is the detailed description of the course including differentiation
from lower level courses, from similar courses in the same department
and from courses in other departments in the University?
There are no comparable courses either within the department or in
other departments of the University.
B.
What is the range of. topics that may be dealt with in the course?
Mathematics in the Ancient World: Mathematics in the world of Islam;
The Mathematics of the Renaissance; Newton and the Calculus; The age
of Euler; Non-Euclidean Geometry and the rise of modern mathematics;
Bourbaki and some speculations on the future.
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C.
How does this course fit the goals of the department?
For our majors this course should give a perspective on mathematics
which will serve to unify topics they will later study in detail.
For non-majors it should give an understanding of the development
of mathematics as a part of the development of Western civilization.
D.
How does this course affect degree requirements?
N/A
E.
What are the calendar changes necessary to reflect the addition of
this course?
New entry.
F.
What course, if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this
course is approved?
N/A.
G.
What is the nature of student demand for this course?
Many students are interested in obtaining a view of mathematics
other than the essentially technical one which is paramount in
the lower level methods and service courses.
H.
Other reasons for introducing the course.
Competence and desire of available faculty to teach the course.
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BUDGETARY AND SPACE FACTORS
A. Which faculty will be available to teach this course?
Dr.
J. L.
Berggren
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B. What are the special space and/or equipment requirements for this
course?
None.
C. Any Other budgetary implications of mounting this course:
None.
APPROVAL -
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Faculty Undergraduate Curriculum Committee:
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The Department of Mathematics is submitting a proposal for a
new course, History of Mathematics, 180-3.
The Department of Philosophy is currently examining several
courses in the Mathematics Department as possible electives,
or credit courses towards a Major or Honours degree in
Philosophy. Math 180-3 is of especial interest to us.
While I am not presently prepared to report that we will
accept this course for credit in this Department, I can say
that there is a very good chance that we will, and we
would like to lend our support to the proposal from the
Department of Mathematics.
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• Professor Mallory, Department of Mathematics
Professor John Tietz, Department of Philosophy
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