Perspectives in Mathematics
About
The course is compulsory within the two-year Master’s Program in Mathematical Sciences, and also open for eligible students outside the program. The course will present a historical and a philosophical perspective on mathematics. It will not be a straightforward historical course, although history will be a useful way of organizing the material. In addition to the lectures there will be oral presentations in English by students on material related to the lectures.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
To be eligible for the course it is necessary to be admitted to the two-year Master's Program in Mathematical Sciences, or to have completed a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Mathematical statistics.
Selection
All eligible applicants who have applied before the deadline will be granted a place.
Facilities
Mathematical Sciences is a joint department of Chalmers/University of Gothenburg. Your education takes place in the spacious and bright premises of Mathematical Sciences at the Chalmers campus Johanneberg, where there are lecture halls, computer rooms and group rooms. Here you can also find student lunch room and reading room, as well as student counsellors and student office.
