Course Language:
İngilizce
Course Objectives:
The aim of the course is to raise awareness about the theories that changed the world, their founders and the touchstone mathematicians of the mathematical language that they had used.
Course Content:
Reading scientific books about scientists.
Discussion of documentary videos about scientists.
Discussion of application of mathematics in physics, chemistry, engineering, art and daily life.
Course Methodology:
1. Lecture 2. Case study 3. Discussion 4. Demonstration 5. Group work 6. Microteaching 7. Problem solving
Course Evaluation Methods:
A. Supply type B. Multiple-choice test C. Incomplete D. True-False E. Oral exam F. Portfolio G. Performance type H. Report
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Reads and interprets books about scientists. | 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10 | 3 | E, H |
| 2) Reads and interprets scientific books about mathematics. | 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10 | 3 | E, H |
| 3) Comprehends the lives of mathematicians and their theories. | 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10 | 3, 4 | E, H |
| 4) Comprehends that the mathematics is a universal language founded by humankind | 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10 | 2, 3 | E, H |
| 5) Discuss how mathematics use in in physics, chemistry, engineering, art and other fields. | 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10 | 3 | E, H |
Course Flow
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | The Meaning of “Universal language” | Documentary film |
| 2 | Presentation (ppt): “A Brief Overlook to History of Science” | |
| 3 | Analysis of the book “History of Science in World Cultures and its Improvement” | |
| 4 | Analysis of the book “History of Science” | |
| 5 | Analysis of the book “Essays About History of Sciences” | |
| 6 | Presentation (ppt): “A brief Tour in The History of Mathematics” | |
| 7 | Analysis of the book “History of Mathematics” | |
| 8 | Presentation (ppt): “An Overlook to the Mathematicians who Founded the Theories Which are Studied till university Education” | Analysis of mathematics curriculums |
| 9 | Mid-Term 1 | |
| 10 | Analysis of theory the section 1-2 of the book “ Five Equations that Changed the World” | Reading the book |
| 11 | Analysis of theory the section 3-4-5 of the book “ Five Equations that Changed the World” | Reading the book |
| 12 | Mid-term 2 | |
| 13 | Analysis of the book “Tesla” | Reading the book |
| 14 | Analysis of the book “50 Mathematical Ideas” |
Recommended Sources
| Compulsory | Instructor’s notes |
| Recommended |
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Material Sharing
| Documents | Handouts for in-class activities, videos of documentaries |
| Assignments | |
| Exams |
Midterm 1:
Analysis of the biography a physicist and his theory.
Midterm 2: Analysis of the biography a physicist and his theory. |
Assessment
| IN-TERM STUDIES | Quantity | Percentage |
| Midterm | 2 | 40 |
| Quiz | ||
| Final | 1 | 60 |
| Assignment | ||
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade | 60 | |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade | 40 | |
| Total | 100 |
| COURSE CATEGORY | Expertise / Field Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| No | Program Outcomes | Level of contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Has in-depth knowledge about secondary school mathematics and geometry contents | X | ||||
| 2 | Knows historical, cultural and scientific developments of the mathematical and geometrical concepts covered in secondary school mathematics and geometry curriculum | X | ||||
| 3 | Applies fundamental mathematical and geometric concepts into other disciplines and real life situations | X | ||||
| 4 | Applies mathematical processes such as problem solving and proving into given cases correctly | X | ||||
| 5 | Plans mathematics and geometry teaching process in line with the secondary school curriculum’s vision, philosophy and goals | X | ||||
| 6 | Uses teaching strategies and techniques that are appropriate for students’ age, grade level, individual differences and readiness level | X | ||||
| 7 | Establishes learning environments that encourages students to learn mathematics and geometry | X | ||||
| 8 | Uses and develop appropriate resources and materials to teach mathematics and geometry | X | ||||
| 9 | Monitors students’ learning process, development and achievement and to assess them by using appropriate assessment tools. | X | ||||
| 10 | Improves professional knowledge by following recent issues in mathematics education | X | ||||
| 11 | Contributes to the development of mathematics education by doing scientific research | X | ||||
| 12 | Knows the philosophy, principles, rules and regulations of Turkish Education System | X | ||||
ECTS
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course hours (including the exam week: 15 x total course) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, practice) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Midterm | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Quiz | |||
| Assignment | |||
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 140 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (hours) | 5.6 | ||
| ECTS | 6 |