Mathematical Understanding vs. Engineering Understanding: Engineering Students’ Perceptions
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Engineering Understanding
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Research in Higher Education
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2380-9205,2380-9183
DOI: 10.5430/irhe.v2n2p15