DocumentCode
1524990
Title
The challenge of computer algebra to engineering mathematics
Author
Lawson, Duncan
Author_Institution
BP Math. Centre, Coventry Univ., UK
Volume
6
Issue
6
fYear
1997
fDate
12/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
228
Lastpage
232
Abstract
The role of computer algebra within engineering mathematics in higher education is discussed. A brief description of computer algebra systems and the current status of computer algebra within higher education is given. The author believes that imminent technology changes which will make computer algebra routinely available to students on hand-held `calculators´ challenge those involved with teaching engineering mathematics at university to re-examine both the curriculum and its delivery. Specific examples of these challenges in the areas of differentiation and differential equations are presented
Keywords
engineering education; computer algebra; curricula; curriculum delivery; differential equations; differentiation; engineering mathematics; engineering teaching; hand-held calculators; higher education; university;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering Science and Education Journal
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0963-7346
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/esej:19970601
Filename
646679
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