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12 Sustainability in Science
• Functional analysis studies spaces of functions.
• The chaos theory defines how many systems are unpredictable but still have
deterministic behavior.
• Applied mathematics deals with mathematical methods that are utilized in
engineering, business, and science.
• Computational mathematics studies the methods for finding solutions for mathematical problems.
12.6.2 Application of Sustainability in Mathematics
• A sustainable math curriculum embeds sustainability into some Statistics and
Mathematics course modules.
• Sustainability in Mathematics is explored through quantitative reading skills that
include understanding scale, use of conversion factors, use of unit conversions
to guide calculations, reading and creation of graphs, making comparisons,
comprehending linear and exponential growth.
• Sustainability is also applied through modeling scenarios that include the determination of key variables, assessment of information, spelling out assumptions,
performing sensitivity analysis, and interpretation of findings (Clements et al.
2015).
• Perhaps, the best way of understanding sustainability in mathematics is the
concept of Education for Sustainable Development. Mathematics education
could be used for bridging the gap or inculcating learners with skills necessary
for adopting sustainable ways of living.
• For energy sustainability, mathematics contributes in finding more viable and
less polluting ways for exploring new energy, enhancing combustion efficiency,
developing alternative energy, managing energy grids and networks, and reducing the climate repercussions of energy use.
• Mathematics also plays a crucial role in the sustainability of economic systems
and financial markets.
Identify tangible case studies of the application of sustainability in
mathematics.
12.7 Computer Science
Computer science is the study of experimentation, theory as well as engineering that
act as the foundation for the design and utilization of computers. It is also defined
as the practical and scientific approach to computation as well as its applications.
12 Sustainability in Science
• Functional analysis studies spaces of functions.
• The chaos theory defines how many systems are unpredictable but still have
deterministic behavior.
• Applied mathematics deals with mathematical methods that are utilized in
engineering, business, and science.
• Computational mathematics studies the methods for finding solutions for mathematical problems.
12.6.2 Application of Sustainability in Mathematics
• A sustainable math curriculum embeds sustainability into some Statistics and
Mathematics course modules.
• Sustainability in Mathematics is explored through quantitative reading skills that
include understanding scale, use of conversion factors, use of unit conversions
to guide calculations, reading and creation of graphs, making comparisons,
comprehending linear and exponential growth.
• Sustainability is also applied through modeling scenarios that include the determination of key variables, assessment of information, spelling out assumptions,
performing sensitivity analysis, and interpretation of findings (Clements et al.
2015).
• Perhaps, the best way of understanding sustainability in mathematics is the
concept of Education for Sustainable Development. Mathematics education
could be used for bridging the gap or inculcating learners with skills necessary
for adopting sustainable ways of living.
• For energy sustainability, mathematics contributes in finding more viable and
less polluting ways for exploring new energy, enhancing combustion efficiency,
developing alternative energy, managing energy grids and networks, and reducing the climate repercussions of energy use.
• Mathematics also plays a crucial role in the sustainability of economic systems
and financial markets.
Identify tangible case studies of the application of sustainability in
mathematics.
12.7 Computer Science
Computer science is the study of experimentation, theory as well as engineering that
act as the foundation for the design and utilization of computers. It is also defined
as the practical and scientific approach to computation as well as its applications.