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Integrating a computer algebra system into an engineering mathematics course

conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 12:15 authored by Adair, D, Jaeger, M
Engineering Mathematics is usually used to provide underpinning knowledge which is useful and often essential for engineering modules later in an undergraduate engineering degree course. It can be the case however that students perceive a distinct boundary between Engineering Mathematics module(s) and engineering modules by failing to link what is being taught in both. Of course, many engineering examples are usually incorporated into the Engineering Mathematics curriculum using the traditional textbook method, but these examples are often quite restrictive in that they do not reflect “real” engineering problems. One way to break out of this mold is to incorporate computer software into the Engineering Mathematics module(s), so providing students with a more realistic way of how professional engineers tackle problems today, increasing student skills, hopefully increasing their interest and finally breaking down the boundary alluded to above.

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Publication title

41st SEFI Conference 2013

Pagination

1-8

Department/School

School of Engineering

Publisher

European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI)

Place of publication

Leuven, Belguim

Event title

41st SEFI Conference 2013

Event Venue

Leuven, Belguim

Date of Event (Start Date)

2013-09-16

Date of Event (End Date)

2013-09-20

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Copyright 2013 European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI).

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Management, resources and leadership

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