Mathematical Education Of Engineers (the Institute Of Mathematics And Its Applications Conference Series, New Series)

Much debate has centered around the decreasing mathematical ability of students entering higher education, as well as the discrepancy between skills found in the UK and Europe in mathematics. This collection of articles from leading researchers and teachers considers solutions to this problem, with suggestions outlined for new methods of teaching the subject. Topics include the application of mathematics to engineering careers; the problems of wider access to higher education and current practices that are helping to tackle them; teaching experience from varying educational establishments; and computer-based teaching and assessment. The discussions presented here should be read by anyone involved in mathematics, education, and engineering.