The Historical Development of Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in Iran; Focusing on Sharif University of Technology

Investigating the historical development of Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Mathematics in Iran, is a neglected and yet, much needed area of study. This is especially important since the number of undergraduate students in mathematics is soon shrinking and many infrastructures that have been established, will shortly be vacant, due to the decreasing the student population in Iran. Therefore, in the near future, drastic changes are needed to be responsive to the new societal and workforce need. To be responsiveto this need, the purpose of this paper was to give a historical account of the development of BSc. Program of mathematics in Iran and then, using the case-study methodology, the paper has focused on the BSc. Program of mathematics at Sharif University of Technology taking the lead of so-called “educational reform”. To conclude the paper, few recommendations are presented for curriculum developers and planners at the higher education level. The history shows that in any curriculum change, the various needs of Iranian society should be taken into account.