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Geographic Information Systems Used as a Practical Way of Teaching Mathematics
Department of Geography, Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Department of Geography, Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Department of Geography, Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- 1 Department of Geography, Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- 2 Department of Geography, Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- 3 Department of Geography, Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Journal of Geographic Information System·Volume 08 (2016)·Pages 608–617·Published 11 October 2016·DOI10.4236/jgis.2016.85050
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Abstract
This paper presents reflections on proposals to merge Mathematics and Geography when teaching undergraduates from inter - and trans-disciplinary spatial models using mathematical modeling to enable spatial analysis and visualization through GIS — Geographic Information Systems. It brings forward an approach to Geography with new technologies integrating it with Statistics and Computer Science among other subjects. Thus, it describes some practical cases that are examples of geographical problems solved mathematically. The results show that GIS can be an educational tool for teaching both Geography and Mathematics.
KeywordsGeotechnologyGeographyMathematical ModelingGeographic ToolsTeaching
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