Mathematics as a Service SubjectA. G. Howson Based on the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction conference held in early 1987, this volume consists of a number of key papers presented by international authorities on the role of mathematics in applied subjects, such as engineering, computer science, and mathematical modelling. The importance of certain mathematical ideas, such as geometry and discrete mathematics is stressed, as well as the more classical methods. The book includes a long article by the editor synthesising some of the main themes and trends debated at the conference. |
Contents
On the teaching of mathematics as a service subject | 1 |
What mathematics should be taught to students in physical sciences engineering ? | 16 |
Mathematics as a service subject Why? | 24 |
Teaching firstyear students | 31 |
Teaching mathematics to engineering students utilising innovative teaching methods | 41 |
some personal thoughts | 54 |
Mathematical education for engineering students | 59 |
Some reflections about the teaching of mathematics in engineering schools | 66 |
Teaching mathematics as a service subject | 71 |
A Final Statement | 86 |
List of Participants | 87 |
Contents of Selected Papers on the Teaching of Mathematics as a Service Subject | 88 |
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Mathematics as a Service Subject A. G. Howson,J. P. Kahane,P. Lauginie,E. de Turckheim Limited preview - 1988 |
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