Sociology of the Family 1. Early on in the course Prof. C. stated that “The family is the last realm of amateurs and that it needed to remain so”. Discuss your understanding of this using the a, Symbolic Interactionist Perspective, B, The definition of family as presented and discussed over several classes, and C, Socialization—wherein, as stated in class, parents socialize the children and the children socialize the parents. Use at least one reference for each of A, B, and C. 3-4 pages 2. Link the following statements to a course concept with a brief explanation as to why picked. “Spot is family too” “Children learn from a million little interactions” “Friday night out with the boys becomes Friday night in with the boys” “I’m big, you are little, I’m right you are wrong, and I’m smart you are dumb” “Children need presence not presents” about one page for all. Written Project This project will account for 10% of your final grade. You will work in a group of two or on your own to research a mathematician of your choice. You can pick any mathematician in history. Once you pick and research your mathematician you must write a paper on his/her contributions to science and mathematics. In your paper, you should include the following: · A brief history of the life of the person that is picked. · What they have contributed to the field of math and science. · The mathematical notation and equations that are important. (I am not expecting you to understand advanced mathematics, but I would like you to read about what is being done and try to interpret as much as possible.) · Explanation in English what the equations represent and mean. · Why the mathematics is important. Most of the discoveries in mathematics have had many uses. Be sure to elaborate. · Express mathematical equations with correct notation. Note: You do not have to include everything that your subject has done. Pick topics that you feel are particularly interesting or important and talk about them. Paper Format: The paper must be a minimum of three pages. It should be double-spaced, with one-inch margins, using 12 point Times New Roman font. You must have at least two cited references in the report with a reference page. (Reference page does not count as part of your page total.) Grading: Mathematical Content (30 points): Make sure to include a sufficient amount mathematical content in your paper. Presentation and Style (25 points): Your project should include the general background of the person that you pick along with his/her work and contributions. The report should be a cohesive presentation. Grammar (20 points): You should use correct English. Mathematical Notation (20 points): You should use correct and appropriate mathematical notation. Due Dates: Monday, December 1 – You must let me know who you are working with or that you are working alone, as well as which mathematician you will be researching. You may hand this in during Mon.

1. Sociology of the Family
1. Early on in the course Prof. C. stated that “The family is the
last realm of amateurs and that it needed to remain so”. Discuss
your understanding of this using the a, Symbolic Interactionist
Perspective, B, The definition of family as presented and
discussed over several classes, and C, Socialization—wherein,
as stated in class, parents socialize the children and the children
socialize the parents.
Use at least one reference for each of A, B, and C. 3-4 pages
2. Link the following statements to a course concept with a
brief explanation as to why picked.
“Spot is family too”
“Children learn from a million little interactions”
“Friday night out with the boys becomes Friday night in with
the boys”
“I’m big, you are little, I’m right you are wrong, and I’m smart
you are dumb”
“Children need presence not presents”
about one page for all.

2. Written Project
This project will account for 10% of your final grade.
You will work in a group of two or on your own to research a
mathematician of your choice. You can pick any mathematician
in history. Once you pick and research your mathematician you
must write a paper on his/her contributions to science and
mathematics.
In your paper, you should include the following:
· A brief history of the life of the person that is picked.
· What they have contributed to the field of math and science.
· The mathematical notation and equations that are important. (I
am not expecting you to understand advanced mathematics, but
I would like you to read about what is being done and try to
interpret as much as possible.)
· Explanation in English what the equations represent and mean.
· Why the mathematics is important. Most of the discoveries in
mathematics have had many uses. Be sure to elaborate.
· Express mathematical equations with correct notation.
Note: You do not have to include everything that your subject
has done. Pick topics that you feel are particularly interesting
or important and talk about them.
Paper Format:

3. The paper must be a minimum of three pages. It should be
double-spaced, with one-inch margins, using 12 point Times
New Roman font. You must have at least two cited references
in the report with a reference page. (Reference page does not
count as part of your page total.)
Grading:
Mathematical Content (30 points): Make sure to include a
sufficient amount mathematical content in your paper.
Presentation and Style (25 points): Your project should include
the general background of the person that you pick along with
his/her work and contributions. The report should be a cohesive
presentation.
Grammar (20 points): You should use correct English.
Mathematical Notation (20 points): You should use correct and
appropriate mathematical notation.
Due Dates:
Monday, December 1 – You must let me know who you are
working with or that you are working alone, as well as which
mathematician you will be researching. You may hand this in
during Monday’s class or email me. (5 points)
Wednesday, December 10 – Completed paper is due. Please
print out and submit your paper in class.
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Gottfried Leibniz
Gottfried Leibniz is a Germany mathematician and philosopher
who was born at Leipzig in July 1646 (Antognaza, 2008). His
father, Friedrich Leibniz, was a moral philosophy professor at
Leipzig. His mother, his father’s third wife, brought him up
after his father dying when he was 6 years old. His early life
was surrounded by religious and moral values that later turned
out to be the basis of his philosophical views (Mercer, 2001). At
the age of seven, he started learning at Nicolai school. He
learned Latin and was very proficient by the age of 12. He later
advanced his studies in Latin and Greek. Interest in learning
metaphysics and theology was accelerated by the presence of
his father’s library at his disposal (Antognaza, 2008).
He joined the University of Leipzig at the age of fifteen year to
study Law (Antognaza, 2008). Jacob Thomasius was a very
inspirational figure in his first two years in university which he
devoted to the study of philosophy. During this time, he became
closely associated with the sophisticated thinkers, like
Descartes and Galileo, who were very influential in
revolutionizing philosophy and science. He then developed
passion to study mathematics. In 1993, he graduated from
Leipzig University. In 1663, during the summer, he became
under instruction of Erhard Weigel in Jena. During this period
he worked on a dissertation that awarded him Master’s Degrees.
The dissertation combined aspects of law, philosophy and
mathematical concepts acquired from Weigel. His mother died
after the representation of his dissertation (Antognaza, 2008).
In 1666, Leibniz published a dissertation that that used a series
of concepts to with an aim towards combining elements like
sounds, letters, numbers and colors. This failed to grant him a
law doctorate in Leipzig. He succeeded the following year to
receive a doctorate in law at the University of Altidorf on a

5. different dissertation. At Nuremberg alchemical society, he
served as the secretary, this led him to meet Von Boineberg,
Baron Johann Christian. While under Boineberg, he relocated to
Frankfurt. He undertook various political, scientific and literary
projects. From 1667 to 1672, he resided at the Mainz courts
where he all aspects of human knowledge in the Roman Civil
Law (Antognaza, 2008).
By the end of the year 1671, he completed publishing his
hypothesis, New Physical Hypothesis. This introduced a concept
that explained that the action of a spirit controls movement. He
made a dedication to some of his scientific work to Paris
academy and London’s Royal Society. He played a big role in
controlling the politics that were surrounding Europe at this
time. This included the power systems and religious fights. This
saw him work with as the royal librarian in Carcavi, Paris and
later in 1676 for the Duke of Hannover (Mercer, 2001).
Leibniz played a major role in the advancement of calculus
together with Isaac Newton. Discovering infinitesimal calculus
discovery introduced various concepts to integral and
differential calculus. In 1675, he applied integral calculus under
the functional curves, y=f(x). He introduced the differentia and
integral sign that takes the shape of an elongated s. Leibniz’s
law is what referred to as the product rule is commonly. In his
integral rule, he introduced differentiation under the integral
sign. These mathematical concepts are widely applied in many
areas of science and engineering (Mercer, 2001).
In 1700 he prompted the formation of Brandenburg Society. He
played a big role in acquisition of various institutional
frameworks in Russia and central Europe (Antognaza, 2008).
During this time, he also offered various reform
recommendations regarding educational systems across Russia
and Europe. He also initiated the formation of St. Petersburg
Academy of Science. During the last the days of his life, he led
a private live and was under depression for the controversy that
was surrounding the discovery of calculus between Isaac
Newton and him (Mercer, 2001). Most of his ideas related to

6. symbolic logic remained undiscovered until the advent of the
20th century. Besides his contribution to calculus, he was a
significant figure in Germany enlightenment and idealism. On
November 14, 1716, he was enfeebled by disease and died
(Antognaza, 2008).
Works Cited
Antognaza, M. An Intellectual Biography: Leibniz. Cambridge,
Cambridge University Press. 2008.
Mercer, Christia. Leibnz’s Metaphysics. Oxford. Oxford
University. 2001.