Syllabus of Mathematics: A Symposium Compiled by the Committee on the Teaching of Mathematics to Students of Engineering (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

American Society For Engineering Education

9780484753104: Syllabus of Mathematics: A Symposium Compiled by the Committee on the Teaching of Mathematics to Students of Engineering (Classic Reprint)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048475310X ISBN 13: 9780484753104

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

View all copies of this ISBN edition

0 Used

2 New

From US$ 34.64

A practical guide to shaping engineering math education for real-world use.

This book presents the committee’s recommended minimum mathematical equipment for engineering students and explains how to teach fundamentals through problems, not pages of facts.

The text outlines a five-part syllabus that emphasizes core principles and problem solving over memorized rules. It also discusses the value of synoptical texts and careful pacing, with guidance for teachers to ground students in essential concepts while allowing room for more advanced methods when needed.

Five-part syllabus: elementary algebra, geometry and mensuration, plane trigonometry, analytic geometry, and calculus
Emphasis on fundamental principles taught by solving problems rather than memorizing detached rules
Guidance for teachers on scope, order, and the role of problems in learning
Context on teaching approaches and the balance between mathematical rigor and practical engineering needs

Ideal for readers of engineering education, mathematics instructors, and anyone interested in how mathematical training supports engineering practice. It suits those seeking a historical perspective on how engineering programs shaped math curricula and teaching methods.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.