APPLICATION OF THE WOLFRAM|ALPHA WEB SERVICE FOR THE FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE IN FUTURE MASTERS OF PHARMACY
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https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2023.3.13909Keywords:
Wolfram|Alpha, professional competence, educational process, computer technologies in pharmacy, subject-specific mathematical competenceAbstract
This article explores the use of the Wolfram|Alpha web service to form professional competence in the future Master of Pharmacy. It delves into the capabilities of this resource in addressing tasks from Higher Mathematics and Statistics course, focusing particularly on modules such as “Probability of Random Events”, “Analysis of Random Variables”, and “Dispersion, Correlation, and Regression Analyses”. Utilizing specific examples, the article showcases the outcomes of queries made to Wolfram|Alpha that assist in tackling practical exercises from these modules, autonomous work, and the preparation for final controls and module papers. The authors outline the potential of this web service in enriching the educational journey of students in the “Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy” course in medical universities.
The article underscores the role of contemporary technologies in fostering skills for computer environment interactions, the generation, and exploration of mathematical models for various phenomena and processes, as well as the exhibition of applied mathematical methods and their investigations. The benefits and challenges of employing the Wolfram|Alpha web service in shaping the mathematical competence of future pharmacists are highlighted and deliberated. The article points out that while the service is user-friendly and accessible, users should remain cognizant of potential difficulties and unique aspects associated with its utilization.
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