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Interdisciplinary Education--A Predator-Prey Model for Developing a Skill Set in Mathematics, Biology and Technology
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van der Hoff, Quay – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2017
The science of biology has been transforming dramatically and so the need for a stronger mathematical background for biology students has increased. Biological students reaching the senior or post-graduate level often come to realize that their mathematical background is insufficient. Similarly, students in a mathematics programme, interested in…
Descriptors: Biology, Mathematics Instruction, Technology Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Putting It into Perspective: Mathematics in the Undergraduate Science Curriculum
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Matthews, Kelly E.; Adams, Peter; Goos, Merrilyn – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2009
Mathematics and science are tightly interwoven, yet they are often treated as distinct disciplines in the educational context. This study details the development, implementation and outcomes of a teaching intervention that highlights the links between mathematics and science, in the form of a first-year interdisciplinary course. A mixed method…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Focus Groups, Mathematics Skills, Interdisciplinary Approach