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.
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