851-0185-00L  Ethics in Mathematics

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Abstract	In this course we will discuss ethics related to the practice of mathematics.
Learning objective	Participants of the course will: • Become familiar with some of the ethical questions inherent to mathematical work • Explore several applications of mathematics and their impacts on society • Develop skills to identify ethical questions in mathematics and deepen their understanding of debates on certain issues in the mathematical community • Consider what a code of ethics for mathematicians could look like • Practice and improve mathematical communication skills
Content	• Exploration of what mathematics is • Case studies which illuminate ethical questions that appear in the practice of mathematics • Ethical situations that appear in the mathematical community (interaction with the public, within the mathematical community, as educators,...) Please email the instructor if you'd like a more detailed syllabus.
Literature	A reading list will be distributed the first day. If you'd like to see it before, please email the instructor and ask for a copy of the syllabus.
Prerequisites / Notice	1. Your regular presence is absolutely required (so please no double, parallel enrollment for courses taking place at the identical time!). Students are expected to be active, thoughtful participants, e.g., taking notes, contributing to discussions. 2. Having the willingness and availability of the necessary time for regularly preparing the class. Students will be expected to do the readings and have thought critically about their content before each class.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Problem-solving assessed Social Competencies Communication assessed Cooperation and Teamwork assessed Sensitivity to Diversity assessed Personal Competencies Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed Integrity and Work Ethics assessed Self-awareness and Self-reflection assessed

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	3 credits
Examiners	M. Cordes
Type	graded semester performance
Language of examination	English
Repetition	Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Admission requirement	The performance assessment includes participation in discussions during class time and each class period I will ask 2-3 of the students to plan guiding questions that will be used to structure the class period and to facilitate the discussion. These will be worth 50% of the grade. Then for the remaining 50% of the grade, students write an essay reflecting on the contents of the class that they turn in during the end of semester exam period.

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Programme	Section	Type
Science in Perspective	Philosophy	W
Science in Perspective	D-MATH	W