851-0185-00L Ethics in Mathematics
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2023 |
| Lecturers | M. Cordes |
| Periodicity | non-recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Recommended for students of D-MATH |
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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