| Date |
Section/Topic |
Reading Assignment (posted that day, due next class) |
Hmw to be collected (posted that day) |
| F Aug 30 |
Introduction to the course, general info and policies |
Read these 5 articles (in the given order) before Monday and write a short reflection paper, at most half a page (or less) for each for a total of about 2 pages. Print (2-sided ) and submit hard copy in class. Also save your paper in P drive.Article 1, Article 2, Article 3, Article 4 Article 5. They are also available in the P drive. |
Quiz on Monday. Sign up for Piazza and post your first message by midnight Sunday. In this first public post, you should introduce yourself and talk about yoru interest in the course.
First summary/reflections/commentary paper due Monday
Second one will be due Fri Sep 6 (on Steffens' book). |
| M Sep 2 |
Discussion of the articles |
Read the preface & chapter 1 of Berggren's text, as well as preface to the first edition. Answer these reading questions by midnight Tue Sep 3 (via Piazza). Also read the supplementary materials on the 4 scholars: al-Khwarizmi, al-Biruni, Khayyam, al-Kashi, and the Preface and Introduction of the of Al-Kashi's Miftah al-Hisab. |
Don't forget the summary/reflection paper due Friday. |
| W Sep 4 |
Berggren Chp1: Four Muslim scientists |
Read: Steffen's book: Ibn al-Haytham: The First Scientist
Watch this video (or on YouTube) |
Summary/reflection/commentary paper on Steffen's book due Friday. Submit a hard copy in class and save it in your folder in P drive. P>Class>Math>Aydin>128>Students>YourFolder>Summary Papers. 2-3 pages. Among other things include: Ibn al-Haytam's motivation and approach to study science, his most important contributions to science, his approach to scientific inquiry, what happened in the centuries after he died, his legacy (particularly in Europe regarding attribution of the the originator of the experimental method), and what you find to be interesting, surprising or impressive about him. Your paper must also include some comments about the video. |
| F Sep 6 |
Ibn al-Haytham |
Read sections 2.1 and 2.2 of Berggren and answer these questions (via Piazza) and watch these two videos part1, part 2 (about 37 min, also available on P-drive, under VideoLessons (Chapter 2)) |
First math hmw will be due Wed Sep 18. |
| WEEK 2 |
| M Sep 9 |
Berggren 2.1, 2.2 |
Read sections 2.4 and 2.5 (upto page 56, Sexagesimal Division) and answer these questions. Also watch these videos part 1, part 2 (also available in P-drive) |
Hmw 1:Due Wed Sep 18: Problems 1,2,4,5,6, 8 at the end of Chapter 2 of Berggren. Write up your solutions neatly, and show your steps clearly. Do not submit scratch or sloppy work. For problem 2, change the statement of the problem as "Apply Kushyar's method of halving starting with the highest place. Does it work"? In number 8, interpret the numeral according to the Greek system. The symbol "E" is the digit for 5 (in the table on page 48). Giving 2 possible values is enough. Assume that the sexagesimal system is consistently used for both integer and fractional parts. |
T Sep 10 |
Student CEL Orientation |
Common Hour (11-12) in Peirce 210 (Beamis Music Room) |
CEL pedagogy, methods for entering the community, professionalism, and identifying skills and competencies that students develop in their CEL courses that may be useful for the job market. |
| W Sep11 |
Berggren 2.4, 2.5 |
Read section 2.5 again and watch the videos. No formal reading questions this time |
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| F Sep 13 |
Berggren 2.5 |
Read section 2.6 and answer these questions. Then watch this video (also available in P-drive) and do the exercises at the end of the video. Also, to get familiar with the community center we will visit next week (Sep 21), watch the video in the P drive titled "CTV-Noor Islamic Center.asf" |
Hmw 2: Due Wed Sep 25: Problems 9 (division part is bonus where the lowest order digits are in minutes. For multiplication, you can use any of the methods we discussed. Interpret each of these two sexagesimal numbers as degrees and minutes), 10 (note that these are decimal numbers, not sexagesimal), 13,14,15 at the end of Chapter 2. For problem 15, find the corresponding digits in base 60 for the example in the book (page 75, Fig. 29-e), then give a general rule for converting from base n to base m.Write up your solutions neatly, and show your steps clearly. |
| WEEK 3 |
| M Sep16 |
Berggren 2.6 |
Read section 2.6 again answer and answer these questions (more questions on 2.6) |
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| W Sep18 |
Justification for the sqrt algorithm |
Read section 2.8 and answer these questions |
Hmw 1 is due today |
| F Sep20 |
2.8: Applications of arithmetic to inheritance and zakat |
Read sections 3.1,3.2, and 3.3 and answer these questions
Be at campus security at 9:40 on Sat Sep 21 for field trip to NICC. |
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| WEEK 4 |
| M Sep23 |
3.1-3.3 |
Read section 3.4 and answer these questions Watch this video (also in P drive) |
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| W Sep25 |
3.4 |
Read section 3.5 and 3.6, and answer these questions |
Hmw 2 is due today
Hmw 3: Due Wed Oct 2: Two problems to be stated in class on Friday, and problems 4 & 8 at the end of Chp 3. Make sure you explain your solutions and each one of your steps. Use words (full sentences) in addition to figures. Explain what follows from what and why.
For extra credit: Problems 3 and 10 at the end of chapter 3 |
| F Sep 27 |
3.5, 3.6 |
Read section 3.8 and answer these questions |
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| WEEK 5 |
| M Sep 30 |
3.8 |
Study review/practice problems for the exam located at P>Class>Math>Aydin>128>Exam Reviews>ReviewExam1.pdf |
Think about the final project. |
| W Oct 2 |
Visit from CIP. Review+Documentary |
Study for the exam, work on review problems. Start reading chapter 1 of Saliba. |
Hmw 3 is due today |
| F Oct 4 |
Review |
Study for the exam, work on review problems. Start reading The Prisoner of Al-Hakim. Come to class early Monday morning. |
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| WEEK 6 |
| M Oct 7 |
Exam 1 |
Read The Prisoner of Al-Hakim, and Preface of Saliba |
Due Wed Oct 9: Reflection/Commentary on the novel The Prisoner of Al-Hakim, 1-2 pages. Your paper must include questions for the author B. Steffens. |
| W Oct 9 |
The Prisoner of Al-Hakim and Saliba Preface. Online meeting with B. Steffens |
Read Chp 1 and 2 of Saliba. Watch this video (danger of a single story) |
Due Mon Oct 14: Read preface + Chapter 1 of Saliba. Summarize the important points of the reading. What is this book about? What points does the author make in the first chapter? Write about 2 pages which must also include a brief comment on the video. Turn in hard copy in class (printed 2-sided) AND save an electronic copy in P drive. Tip: It is a good idea to start reading chapters 2 and 3 as well during the break. |
| F Oct 11 |
October reading day |
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Think about the final project. The first deadline is in 10 days. |
| WEEK 7 |
| M Oct 14 |
Saliba Chp 1 |
Read Chp 2 of Saliba. Use the questions distributed in class as a guide. |
Exam Wrapper/Reflection is due today. |
| W Oct 16 |
Saliba Chp 2 |
Read Chp 3 of Saliba. Use the questions distributed in class as a guide. Watch this video (or on YouTube) |
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| F Oct 18 |
Recap Chp 1& 2+ Chp 3 |
Read sections 4.1-4.3 of Berggren and answer these questions. Also, watch this video (or on YouTube) |
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| WEEK 8 |
| M Oct 21 |
Berggren 4.1-4.3 |
Read section 4.4 of Berggren and answer these questions |
Final project proposal is due today.
Hmw 4: Due Wed Oct 30: Problems 1-4 at the end of Chp 4. For Problem 4, make sure you give a geometric argument (not an algebraic one) to prove the algebraic identity. There is a typo in the second part of problem 4. It should read: Draw your diagram to prove that  |
| W Oct 23 |
Berggren 4.4 |
Read section 4.5 of Berggren and answer these questions |
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| F Oct 25 |
Berggren 4.5 |
Read section 4.6 of Berggren, watch this video and answer these questions Video is also available in the P drive. Bonus problems assigned in class. |
Hmw 5: Due Mon, Nov 4: Problems 7,8,10 at the end of Chp 4. For Problem 8, find the quotient up to (and including) the term x^(-1) (pt) and write it in polynomial form. Also find the remainder. For Problem 10 interpret and express the answer in terms of money (dirhams and fulus). Do not use a calculator for any of these problems. |
| WEEK 9 |
| M Oct 28 |
Berggren 4.6 |
Read section 4.9 of Berggren and answer these questions |
A bonus question is assigned in class. |
| W Oct 30 |
Berggren 4.9 |
Read sections 4.9 (again) and 4.10. No formal reading questions |
Hmw 4 is due today |
| F Nov 1 |
Berggren 4.9, 4.10 |
Read Chp 4 and 5 of Saliba. Use these questions and these as a guide to get the main points of each chapter. |
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| WEEK 10 |
| M Nov 4 |
Saliba Chp 4, Chp 5 |
Read Chp 6 of Saliba. There will be a reading quiz in class. |
Hmw 5 is due today |
| W Nov 6 |
Saliba Chp 6 |
Read Chp 7 of Saliba. Use the questions in this document as a guide. Also read 2 documents in P drive (under Reading Materials): i) "Ghazali" ii) Tahafut Pages |
Final project outline is due today. |
| F Nov 8 |
Saliba Chp 7 |
Study review problems |
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| WEEK 11 |
| M Nov11 |
Review |
Study review problems. Try to come to class early Wed morning. |
(Review session TBD) |
| W Nov13 |
Exam II |
Work on the final project |
Final project draft is due Wed, Nov 20. For digital storytelling projects, complete video draft is due. |
| F Nov 15 |
Saliba Lecture |
A short commentary (0.5-1 page) on Salibe lecture is due Mon Nov 18.
Read the selection of the material from "The 100", and papers about history of Calculus in the folder "Reading Materials > One Hundred" in the light of what you've learned in the course.
Read section 5.1 of Berggren and answer these questions |
Write a short commentary on this reading (at most 1 page), due Mon Nov 18. Put both pieces of writing in the same document and submit a hard copy (print 2-sided, 1 sheet of paper for both assignments) in class on Mon Nov 18. |
| WEEK 12 |
| M Nov18 |
Discussion of the reading from The 100+Berggren 5.1 |
Read sections 5.1 and 5.2 of Berggren, and answer these questions |
For Bonus Credit Problem of the Week (submit by Dec 13) |
| W Nov20 |
Berggren 5.1 & 5.2
Final project complete draft is due today. |
Read section 5.4 and answer these questions. |
Hmw 6: Due Fri Dec 13: Problems 1,4,5,12 at the end of Chp 5. In Pr 5, assume that at such small angles the chord length = arc length. Note that for problem 4 you will need more of the chord table than what is given in the book (on page 129). The hand-out distributed in class gives the rest of the chord table. It is available in P drive as pdf documents. Obtain your answers as accurately as possible using the sixtieths column. In Pr 12, GH is perpendicular to AD and show how to obtain the AB, the height of the mountain from the known quantities. Obtaining the expression for AB in the book is bonus. |
| F Nov 22 |
Berggren 5.4 |
Work on your presentation. Be ready to present on Monday after break. |
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THANKSGVING BREAK |
WEEK 13 |
| M Dec 2 |
Rehersal Presentations |
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| W Dec 4 |
Rehersal Presentations |
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| F Dec 6 |
Final Rehersal |
Presentations at NICC in the evening. Be at campus security at 5:15 pm. Read section 5.5 of Berggren and answer these questions |
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| WEEK 14 |
| M Dec 9 |
Berggren 5.5 |
Read section 5.6 of Berggren and answer these questions |
A bonus problem is assigned in class |
| W Dec11 |
Berggren 5.6 |
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| F Dec13 |
Course Wrap up
Hmw 6 is due today |
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Due: Wed Dec 18, 6:30 pm (due with the final paper or earlier): Write an overall reflection for the course (2-3 pages). Among other things it must include all of the following: most important, interesting, striking or surprising things you think you have learned in this course (including the final project) in some detail. Has it been a useful course for you? What do you think of the experience of presenting your final project publicly at NICC. Do you have any suggestions for the future offerings of the course? Do you see any connections between the two main textbooks that we used? Explain. Who is your favorite Islamic scholar? Would you recommend this course to your friends? Give your recommendations for the future students who will take this course. |