Modern Mathematics Education for Engineering Curricula in Europe : : A Comparative Analysis of EU, Russia, Georgia and Armenia.

• Author: Pohjolainen, Seppo.
• TeilnehmendeR: Myllykoski, Tuomas.; Mercat, Christian.; Sosnovsky, Sergey.
• Place / Publishing House: Cham : : Springer International Publishing AG,, 2018.; ©2018.
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (199 pages)

Table of Contents

• Intro
• Preface
• Contents
• About the Editors
• 1 Introduction
• 1.1 Mathematics Education in EU for STEM Disciplines
• 1.2 TEMPUS Projects MetaMath and MathGeAr
• 1.2.1 Introduction
• 1.2.1.1 Responding to the Changes in Global Context
• 1.2.1.2 Improving Perception of Engineering Subjects
• 1.2.1.3 Retention of Engineering Students
• 1.2.1.4 National Problems of Engineering Education
• 1.2.1.5 Role of Mathematics in STEM Education
• 1.2.2 Projects MathGeAr and MetaMath
• 1.2.2.1 Objectives
• 1.2.2.2 Consortia
• 1.2.2.3 Execution
• 1.2.3 Learning Platform Math-Bridge
• 1.2.3.1 Math-Bridge Content
• 1.2.3.2 Learning Support in Math-Bridge
• 1.2.4 Conclusion
• 1.3 Perceptions of Mathematics
• 1.3.1 Introduction
• 1.3.2 Theoretical Background and Research Question
• 1.3.3 Method and Procedures
• 1.3.4 Data Analysis
• 1.3.5 Conclusions
• References
• 2 Methodology for Comparative Analysis of Courses
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Criteria for Conducting Comparative Case Studies
• 2.2.1 University/Program Profile
• 2.2.2 Course Settings
• 2.2.3 Teaching Aspects
• 2.2.4 Use of Technology
• 2.2.5 Course Statistics
• 2.2.6 Course Contents
• 2.3 Application of the Criteria for the Course Selection and Comparison
• Reference
• 3 Overview of Engineering Mathematics Education for STEM in Russia
• 3.1 Review of Engineer Training Levels and Academic Degrees
• 3.2 Forms of Studies of Engineering Students
• 3.3 Statistics and Major Problems of Engineering Education in Russia
• 3.4 Regulatory Documents
• 3.5 Comparison of Russian and Western Engineering Education
• 4 Overview of Engineering Mathematics Education for STEM in Georgia
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Georgian Technical University
• 4.3 STEM Programs at GTU
• 4.4 Mathematics at GTU
• 5 Overview of Engineering Mathematics Education for STEM in Armenia.
• 5.1 National Polytechnic University of Armenia
• 5.2 Overview of Mathematics Education at NPUA
• 5.3 Mathematics Courses at NPUA
• 6 Overview of Engineering Mathematics Education for STEMin EU
• 6.1 Engineering Mathematics Education in Finland
• 6.1.1 Tampere University of Technology
• 6.1.2 Overview of Mathematics Education at TUT
• 6.1.2.1 Major/Minor in Mathematics (BSc, MSc)
• 6.1.2.2 Teacher Studies at TUT in Mathematics
• 6.2 Engineering Mathematics Education in France
• 6.2.1 Universities
• 6.2.2 Preparatory Courses (CPGE and Internal)
• 6.2.3 Technical University Institutes (IUT) and Their Diploma (DUT)
• 6.2.4 Engineering Schools
• 6.2.5 Engineer Training in Lyon
• 6.2.5.1 Civil Engineering
• 6.2.5.2 Master Program
• 6.2.5.3 Polytech
• 6.2.5.4 INSA
• 6.2.5.5 École Centrale de Lyon
• 6.2.5.6 Curriculum Details
• 7 Case Studies of Math Education for STEM in Russia
• 7.1 Analysis of Mathematical Courses in KNRTU-KAI
• 7.1.1 Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev-KAI (KNRTU-KAI)
• 7.1.2 Comparative Analysis of ``Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics''
• 7.1.2.1 Contents of the Course
• 7.1.2.2 Summary of the Results
• 7.1.3 Comparative Analysis on ``Optimisation Methods''
• 7.1.3.1 Contents of the Course
• 7.1.3.2 Summary of the Results
• 7.1.4 Comparative Analysis on ``Discrete Mathematics''
• 7.1.4.1 Contents of the Course
• 7.1.4.2 Summary of the Results
• 7.2 Analysis of Mathematical Courses in LETI
• 7.2.1 Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University (LETI)
• 7.2.2 Comparative Analysis of ``Mathematical Logics and Theory of Algorithms'' (ML&amp
• TA)
• 7.2.2.1 Contents of the Course
• 7.2.2.2 Summary of the Results
• 7.3 Analysis of Mathematical Courses in UNN
• 7.3.1 Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod (UNN).
• 7.3.2 Comparative Analysis of ``Mathematical Analysis''
• 7.3.2.1 Contents of the Course
• 7.3.2.2 Summary of the Results
• 7.3.3 Comparative Analysis of ``Mathematical Modeling''
• 7.3.3.1 Contents of the Course
• 7.3.3.2 Summary of the Results
• 7.4 Analysis of Mathematical Courses in OMSU
• 7.4.1 Ogarev Mordovia State University (OMSU)
• 7.4.2 Comparative Analysis of ``Algebra and Geometry''
• 7.4.2.1 Contents of the Course
• 7.4.2.2 Summary of the Results
• 7.4.3 Comparative Analysis of ``Discrete Mathematics''
• 7.4.3.1 Contents of the Course
• 7.4.3.2 Summary of the Results
• 7.5 Analysis of Mathematical Courses in TSU
• 7.5.1 Tver State University (TSU)
• 7.5.2 Mathematics Education in Tver State University
• 7.5.3 Comparative Analysis of ``Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics''
• 7.5.3.1 Contents of the Course
• 7.5.3.2 Summary of the Results
• 7.5.4 Comparative Analysis of ``Possibility Theory and Fuzzy Logic''
• 7.5.4.1 Contents of the Course on Possibility Theory and Fuzzy Logic
• 7.5.4.2 Summary of the Results
• Reference
• 8 Case Studies of Math Education for STEM in Georgia
• 8.1 Analysis of Mathematical Courses in ATSU
• 8.1.1 Kutaisi Akaki Tsereteli State University (ATSU)
• 8.1.2 Comparative Analysis of ``Calculus 1''
• 8.1.2.1 Contents of the Course
• 8.1.2.2 Summary of the Results
• 8.1.3 Comparative Analysis of ``Modeling and Optimization of Technological Processes''
• 8.1.3.1 Contents of the Course
• 8.1.3.2 Summary of the Results
• 8.2 Analysis of Mathematical Courses in BSU
• 8.2.1 Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University (BSU)
• 8.2.2 Comparative Analysis of ``Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry (Engineering Mathematics I)''
• 8.2.2.1 Contents of the Course
• 8.2.2.2 Summary of the Results
• 8.2.3 Comparative Analysis of ``Discrete Mathematics''
• 8.2.3.1 Contents of the Course.
• 8.3 Analysis of Mathematical Courses in GTU
• 8.3.1 Georgian Technical University (GTU)
• 8.3.2 Comparative Analysis of ``Mathematics 3''
• 8.3.2.1 Contents of the Course
• 8.3.2.2 Summary of the Results
• 8.3.3 Comparative Analysis of ``Probability Theory and Statistics''
• 8.3.3.1 Contents of the Course
• 8.3.3.2 Summary of the Results
• 8.4 Analysis of Mathematical Courses in UG
• 8.4.1 Comparative Analysis of ``Precalculus''
• 8.4.1.1 Contents of the Course
• 8.4.1.2 Summary of the Results
• 8.4.2 Comparative Analysis of ``Calculus 1''
• 8.4.2.1 Contents of the Course
• 8.4.2.2 Summary of the Results
• Reference
• 9 Case Studies of Math Education for STEM in Armenia
• 9.1 Analysis of Mathematical Courses in ASPU
• 9.1.1 Armenian State Pedagogical University (ASPU)
• 9.1.2 Comparative Analysis of ``Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry''
• 9.1.2.1 Contents of the Course
• 9.1.2.2 Course Comparison Within SEFI Framework
• 9.1.2.3 Summary of the Results
• 9.1.3 Comparative Analysis of ``Calculus 1''
• 9.1.3.1 Contents of the Course
• 9.1.3.2 Course Comparison Within SEFI Framework
• 9.1.3.3 Summary of the Results
• 9.2 Analysis of Mathematical Courses in NPUA
• 9.2.1 National Polytechnic University of Armenia (NPUA)
• 9.2.2 Comparative Analysis of ``Mathematical Analysis-1''
• 9.2.2.1 Teaching Aspects
• 9.2.2.2 Use of Technology
• 9.2.2.3 Course Comparison Within SEFI Framework
• 9.2.2.4 Summary of the Results
• 9.2.3 Comparative Analysis of ``Probability and Mathematical Statistics''
• 9.2.3.1 Course Comparison Within SEFI Framework
• 9.2.3.2 Summary of the Results
• Reference
• 10 Overview of the Results and Recommendations
• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Curricula and Course Comparison
• 10.3 Comparison of Engineering Curricula
• 10.4 Course Comparison
• 10.5 Results and Recommendations.
• 10.5.1 Course Development
• 10.5.2 Use of Technology
• 10.5.3 Bridging Courses
• 10.5.4 Pretest
• 10.5.5 Quality Assurance
• Reference.