History of Mathematics (MATH0038)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Mathematics
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is normally taken by third year students on single or combined honours degrees but could be suitable for other students with some mathematical background, particularly in A-Level calculus and geometry.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The history of mathematics is not history alone, nor is it mathematics alone, but a subject requiring sympathy for and knowledge of the techniques of both disciplines. The aim of the course is to provide a survey of mathematical thought from the earliest times up to the early nineteenth century, so that students may see, for example, how Archimedes obtained his famous bounds for 蟺 and how non-Euclidean geometry was discovered. While the material of the course is delivered in the lectures, with additional notes provided, students are expected to read some primary sources from the set anthology of mathematical writings as well as specific chapters from the standard histories. The basic requirement for the course is a good understanding of high school calculus, algebra and geometry but there are also one or two more challenging topics which demand a slightly higher level of mathematics. It is also advantageous to have a good command of written English.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 80% Exam

20% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 32
Module leader: Mr Steven Rose
Who to contact for more information: math.ugteaching@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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