MM550: Perspectives on Mathematics
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Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
- Have knowledge of the various fields of mathematics algebra, analysis and statistics.
Course introduction
Mathematics and discusses ethical problems that are relevant to
mathematics and the natural sciences.
broad knowledge in mathematics as obtained through the bachelor-degree
in mathematics as the course’s aim is to discuss mathematics.
Furthermore some themes build on the knowledge of basic logic as
obtained in for example MM537.
- Give the competence to reflect on mathematics as a subject and mathematics role in the society
- Give skills to reason and argue about themes in the philosophy of mathematics
- Give knowledge and understanding of positions in the philosophy of mathematics
Expected learning outcome
- reproduce central parts of the literature of the course.
- use the notions and concepts from the course correctly.
- relate relevant issues about the students subject to the theories presented in the course.
- Argue for independent points of view relevant for this course.
Content
- Role of university and mathematics in society.
- Methods in mathematics (epistemology).
- Theory and Reality (ontology).
- Ethics.
Literature
Examination regulations
Prerequisites for participating in the exam element a)
Timing
Tests
Project
EKA
Assessment
Grading
Identification
Language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
Additional information
An approved project is a prerequisite for participation in the exam element a)
Exam element a)
Timing
Prerequisites
Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
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Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the exam element a) | N300040101, MM550: Perspectives on Mathematics |
Tests
Oral exam
EKA
Assessment
Grading
Identification
Language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
Additional information
Indicative number of lessons
Teaching Method
The themes listed will be introduced in lectures and will afterwards be discussed in relation to mathematics in smaller classes. The exercises will sometimes have lectures by the responsible teacher but mostly they will be based on active participation. During the course all students will be giving a presentation of chosen topic in a group. Based on this presentation the group will then write a report that will be the starting point of the oral exam. Note that a presentation as well as a passed project is a prerequisite to go to the final exam.
Educational activities
The study phase is mainly used to prepare presentations and write reports.