ON THE USE AND USEFULNESS OF SOME FUNDAMENTAL MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Autor/autori: Liviu GORAȘ

Abstract: In this communication we present several aspects regarding the ways and characteristics we communicate as well as considerations about the need to systematically use certain fundamental mathematical concepts in engineering education. We insist on the dissimilar significance of notions and the necessity of avoiding the subjective character of communication. Moreover we express the point of view that it might be useful to reveal more thoroughly the mathematical concepts implied in the description and characterization of physical realities. We suggest the need for mastering of certain fundamental concepts, clearly understood, for longlasting learning and the importance of making a clear difference between physical realities and their mathematical models. Last but not least, we present several aspects regarding mathematical vocabulary and the tools used to describe and characterize physical realities

Keywords: engineering education, communication, mathematical language, modeling

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