History of Mathematics | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

MTH 3111

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 1

Year of Study:

Year 3

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Science With Education

College:

College of Education and External Studies

School:

School of Education (SoE)

Course Description & Objectives:

This course is historical course without going into much details of Mathematical formulas. The course is subdivided into Regional mathematics, History of various fields in mathematics, List of mathematicians, and Chronology. Course Objectives

To make the students familiar with the History of Mathematics in ancient cultures and pre-modern era.
To make the students familiar with the history of various fields in Mathematics
To introduce the students with the names of great mathematicians of the world.