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| Title: | Is engineering mathematics really an engineering tool? |
| Authors: | Clausen, Trond
Kalvenes, Sigmund |
| Issue Date: | 1999 |
| Abstract: | A set of final exams at Telemark State University has been studied to check if there is
a symbiotic relationship between the mathematical tool and some technical courses offered at
the Electrical Engineering Department. The study reveals some major differences with respect
to culture, scope, form and content between the mathematical and technical world; maybe
explained by the traditional role of mathematics as a 'sorting mechanism' of entering students.
However, recent internal development has shown that a bridging process is on its way. Thanks
to this development, the answer to the question raised in the heading must be a cautious 'yes'
but further development work is necessary to ensure good linking between the Department of
Mathematics and the engineering staff. |
| Keywords: | Mathematics
Engineering education
Fagdidaktikk |
| Document type: | Conference paper |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/2282/304 |
| Appears in Collections: | Institutt for elektro, IT og kybernetikk
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