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Perspectives on Mathematics, 1 ECTS credits.
/Matematiska utblickar/
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 32
Rec. self-study hours: -5
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G1
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Aim:
To impart an understanding of mathematics, its history and its function in education and society.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Admisson to the course requires , as well as general university requirements, secondary school mathematics (or equivalent).
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Organisation:
Lectures. The course continues throughout the first year.
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Course contents:
The contents vary from year to year. The lectures take up the following themes:
- Special topics in analysis and algebra.
- History of mathematics.
- Application and uses of mathematics in science and technology.
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Course literature:
References will be given at each lecture.
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Examination: |
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Active participation in at least 12 of 16 lectures
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1 ECTS
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Grades are given as �?~Fail�?T or �?~Pass�?T. |
Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: MAI.
Director of Studies: Jesper Thorén
Examiner: Hans Lundmark
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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