Mathematics as a Service Subject

Based on the 1987 International Commission on Mathematical Instruction conference, this volume comprises key papers on the role of mathematics in applied subjects.

List of contents

Foreword; 1. On the teaching of mathematics as a service subject A. G. Howson, J. -P. Kahane, P. Lauginie and E. de Turckheim; 2. What mathematics should be taught to students in physical sciences, engineering, ...? J. -M. Bony; 3. Mathematics as a service subject - why? H. O. Pollak; 4. Teaching first year students F. Simons; 5. Teaching mathematics to engineering students utilising innovative teaching methods R. R. Clements; 6. Discrete mathematics: some personal thoughts J. H. van Lint; 7. Mathematical education for engineering students H. Murakami; 8. Some reflections about the teaching of mathematics in engineering schools E. Roubine; 9. Teaching mathematics as a service subject M. J. Siegel; List of participants; Contents.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: A. G. Howson
• Assisted by: A. G. Howson (Editor), J. P. Kahane (Editor), P. Lauginie (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.11.2010
• EAN: 9780521357036
• ISBN: 978-0-521-35703-6
• No. of pages: 98
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 244 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 186 g
• Series: London Mathematical Society Le
• Subjects: Guides; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > General, dictionaries