Perspectives in Mathematics

About this programme

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. 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. 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. All eligible applicants who have applied before the deadline will be granted a place. 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.