Table of Contents

Foreword; 1. On the teaching of mathematics as a service subject A. G. Howson, J. -P. Kahane, P. Lauginie and E. de Turckheim; 2. What mathematics should be taught to students in physical sciences, engineering, …? J. -M. Bony; 3. Mathematics as a service subject - why? H. O. Pollak; 4. Teaching first year students F. Simons; 5. Teaching mathematics to engineering students utilising innovative teaching methods R. R. Clements; 6. Discrete mathematics: some personal thoughts J. H. van Lint; 7. Mathematical education for engineering students H. Murakami; 8. Some reflections about the teaching of mathematics in engineering schools E. Roubine; 9. Teaching mathematics as a service subject M. J. Siegel; List of participants; Contents.

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Based on the 1987 International Commission on Mathematical Instruction conference, this volume comprises key papers on the role of mathematics in applied subjects.