Programming as a mathematical activity

Peter Rowlett

Abstract


Programming in undergraduate mathematics is an opportunity to develop various mathematical skills. This paper outlines some topics covered in a second year, optional module ‘Programming with Mathematical Applications’ that develop mathematical thinking and involve mathematical activities, showing that practical programming can be taught to mathematicians as a mathematical skill.


Keywords


mathematics education; programming; mathematical thinking; applications

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References


Carroll, L., 1896. Symbolic Logic: Part I Elementary. London: Macmillan.




DOI: https://doi.org/10.21100/msor.v18i2.1064

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