http://hdl.handle.net/2117/3789 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:46 GMT 2013-05-24T13:00:46Z webmaster.bupc@upc.edu Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Servei de Biblioteques i Documentació no http://hdl.handle.net/2117/18009 Title: Modelización y simulación discreta con la plataforma NetLogo: ¿por qué caen las hojas en otoño? Authors: Ginovart Gisbert, Marta; Catalina, Merche; Blanco Abellán, Mónica Abstract: Los modelos basados en agentes (ABMs) describen a los individuos o partes que configuran un sistema como entidades autónomas y discretas, y focalizan toda su atención en caracterizar estas partes (agentes) mediante reglas de comportamiento, permitiendo la interacción entre ellas y con el entorno en el que se hallan. Se presenta el material docente diseñado para una actividad a realizar de forma autónoma en aula informática, centrada en el modelo “Autumn” que se encuentra en la plataforma NetLogo (de acceso libre desde la Web). Se analizan los resultados obtenidos con su implementación en los estudios de grado en Ingeniería de Biosistemas de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:44:57 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/18009 2013-02-27T15:44:57Z Ginovart Gisbert, Marta; Catalina, Merche; Blanco Abellán, Mónica no Modelo basado en agentes, Simulación, NetLogo Los modelos basados en agentes (ABMs) describen a los individuos o partes que configuran un sistema como entidades autónomas y discretas, y focalizan toda su atención en caracterizar estas partes (agentes) mediante reglas de comportamiento, permitiendo la interacción entre ellas y con el entorno en el que se hallan. Se presenta el material docente diseñado para una actividad a realizar de forma autónoma en aula informática, centrada en el modelo “Autumn” que se encuentra en la plataforma NetLogo (de acceso libre desde la Web). Se analizan los resultados obtenidos con su implementación en los estudios de grado en Ingeniería de Biosistemas de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17933 Title: The role of symbolic language in the transformation of mathematics Authors: Massa Esteve, Maria Rosa Abstract: One important factor to be considered in the process of algebrization of mathematics is the emergence of symbolic language in the seventeenth century. Focussing on three works, In Artem analyticen Isagoge (1591) by François Viète (1540-1603); Cursus Mathematicus (1634-1637-1642) by Pierre Hérigone (1580-1643) and Geometriae Speciosae Elementa (1659) by Pietro Mengoli (1626/7-1686), in this article we analyse two relevant aspects of symbolic language: the significance of the notation in the symbolic language and the role of Hérigone’s new symbolic method. This analysis allows us to better understand the role played by this circulation of ideas in the formative process of symbolic language in mathematics. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:55:41 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17933 2013-02-22T11:55:41Z Massa Esteve, Maria Rosa no One important factor to be considered in the process of algebrization of mathematics is the emergence of symbolic language in the seventeenth century. Focussing on three works, In Artem analyticen Isagoge (1591) by François Viète (1540-1603); Cursus Mathematicus (1634-1637-1642) by Pierre Hérigone (1580-1643) and Geometriae Speciosae Elementa (1659) by Pietro Mengoli (1626/7-1686), in this article we analyse two relevant aspects of symbolic language: the significance of the notation in the symbolic language and the role of Hérigone’s new symbolic method. This analysis allows us to better understand the role played by this circulation of ideas in the formative process of symbolic language in mathematics. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17906 Title: Anàlisi de materials d'història de la matemàtica per a l'aula Authors: Massa Esteve, Maria Rosa; Romero Vallhonesta, Fátima Abstract: In this paper we analyze some aspects of capstone projects done by teachers during the academic years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 in the course «History of Mathematics and Science for Secondary Education» that was part of the training plan of in-service teachers of the Institute of Education Sciences at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. These capstone projects consist in designing an activity related to the introduction of the history of mathematics in the classroom, that teachers should have implemented and where they should have emphasized basic skills that students are intended to achieve. The aim of these analyses is to bring new elements of reflection for helping in the design and implementation in the classroom of resources on history of mathematics, which should be well integrated into the curriculum. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:05:05 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17906 2013-02-21T11:05:05Z Massa Esteve, Maria Rosa; Romero Vallhonesta, Fátima no In this paper we analyze some aspects of capstone projects done by teachers during the academic years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 in the course «History of Mathematics and Science for Secondary Education» that was part of the training plan of in-service teachers of the Institute of Education Sciences at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. These capstone projects consist in designing an activity related to the introduction of the history of mathematics in the classroom, that teachers should have implemented and where they should have emphasized basic skills that students are intended to achieve. The aim of these analyses is to bring new elements of reflection for helping in the design and implementation in the classroom of resources on history of mathematics, which should be well integrated into the curriculum. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17827 Title: The Foundation of the Sciences Section of the Institute for Catalan Studies (1911) and its early years Authors: Roca Rosell, Antoni Maria Claret; Camarasa, J.M. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 12:50:36 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17827 2013-02-18T12:50:36Z Roca Rosell, Antoni Maria Claret; Camarasa, J.M. no http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17777 Title: La introducció de la triangulació com a mètode per a “mesurar” el planeta Terra Authors: Puig Pla, Carles; Guevara Casanova, Iolanda Abstract: La determinació de la forma i dimensions de la Terra va trobar en la triangulació un mètode pertinent que va establir les bases de la geodèsia. En aquest article s’incideix en les aportacions dels antics grecs, les d’alguns astrònoms islàmics i les dels europeus, com ara Jeroni Munyós, a partir del Renaixement. S’analitza el mètode de Snellius, les mesures de Picard, la polèmica sobre la forma de la Terra del segle xviii i les expedicions geodèsiques que incidiren en la transferència de coneixement a Espanya i Catalunya. Jules Verne divulgà la triangulació a través de la literatura. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:33:37 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17777 2013-02-15T08:33:37Z Puig Pla, Carles; Guevara Casanova, Iolanda no La determinació de la forma i dimensions de la Terra va trobar en la triangulació un mètode pertinent que va establir les bases de la geodèsia. En aquest article s’incideix en les aportacions dels antics grecs, les d’alguns astrònoms islàmics i les dels europeus, com ara Jeroni Munyós, a partir del Renaixement. S’analitza el mètode de Snellius, les mesures de Picard, la polèmica sobre la forma de la Terra del segle xviii i les expedicions geodèsiques que incidiren en la transferència de coneixement a Espanya i Catalunya. Jules Verne divulgà la triangulació a través de la literatura. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17629 Title: Narcís Monturiol i la seva Idea General del Universo (1874) Authors: Roca Rosell, Antoni Maria Claret Abstract: En els darrers anys de la seva vida, Narcís Monturiol actuà com a dirigent republicà, no solament participant en la formació de noves organitzacions, sinó també en la tasca de difondre una ideologia progressista. En la conferència que analitzem en aquest article, Monturiol oferí la perspectiva de què es disposava a la seva època sobre la constitució de l’Univers. Com ell mateix va dir, es tractava de fer veure que la ciència era una de les principals eines de transformació social. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:56:56 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17629 2013-02-11T12:56:56Z Roca Rosell, Antoni Maria Claret no En els darrers anys de la seva vida, Narcís Monturiol actuà com a dirigent republicà, no solament participant en la formació de noves organitzacions, sinó també en la tasca de difondre una ideologia progressista. En la conferència que analitzem en aquest article, Monturiol oferí la perspectiva de què es disposava a la seva època sobre la constitució de l’Univers. Com ell mateix va dir, es tractava de fer veure que la ciència era una de les principals eines de transformació social. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17390 Title: Ovens of manufactured gas: the incorporation of new technologies in Spanish gasworks (1842-1960) Authors: Barca Salom, Francesc Xavier Abstract: We analyse the five most common ovens that manufactured coal gas and their implementation in gasworks in Spain. This implementation was divided into five periods according to the degree of development. Data are based on technical statistics, and on documents obtained from gas companies. The statistics were compiled in the 1940s by the Francoist Trade Union of water, gas and electricity. The documents were obtained from the archive of the Gas Natural Foundation in Barcelona. Although we cannot determine the entire evolution, it is possible to obtain a rough idea of the period during which coal was used as a raw material. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:24:50 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17390 2013-01-17T09:24:50Z Barca Salom, Francesc Xavier no We analyse the five most common ovens that manufactured coal gas and their implementation in gasworks in Spain. This implementation was divided into five periods according to the degree of development. Data are based on technical statistics, and on documents obtained from gas companies. The statistics were compiled in the 1940s by the Francoist Trade Union of water, gas and electricity. The documents were obtained from the archive of the Gas Natural Foundation in Barcelona. Although we cannot determine the entire evolution, it is possible to obtain a rough idea of the period during which coal was used as a raw material. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17389 Title: The art of ventilation in Barcelona in the second half of the XIX century. Authors: Barca Salom, Francesc Xavier Abstract: We report some studies made by Francisco de P. Rojas and Jose Vallhonesta, who were industrial engineers, professors at the Industrial Engineering School and members of the Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts in Barcelona in the second half of the XIX century. These scholars addressed the problem of ventilation and proposed some solutions to improve air quality not only by removing foul air but also by heating and air conditioning. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:03:53 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17389 2013-01-17T09:03:53Z Barca Salom, Francesc Xavier no We report some studies made by Francisco de P. Rojas and Jose Vallhonesta, who were industrial engineers, professors at the Industrial Engineering School and members of the Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts in Barcelona in the second half of the XIX century. These scholars addressed the problem of ventilation and proposed some solutions to improve air quality not only by removing foul air but also by heating and air conditioning. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17248 Title: Pedro Padilla and his Mathematical Course (1753-1756): Views on Mixed Mathematics in eighteenth-century Spain Authors: Blanco Abellán, Mónica; Puig Pla, Carles Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:40:20 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17248 2013-01-10T10:40:20Z Blanco Abellán, Mónica; Puig Pla, Carles no http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17044 Title: Enric Freixa i Pedrals (1911-2002) Authors: Puig Pla, Carles; Puig Rovira, Francesc Xavier Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:52:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/17044 2012-11-28T11:52:00Z Puig Pla, Carles; Puig Rovira, Francesc Xavier no http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16652 Title: Discovering the power of agent-based modelling to deal with complex systems in diverse contexts Authors: Ginovart Gisbert, Marta; Portell Canal, Xavier; Blanco Abellán, Mónica Abstract: Modelling is a necessary tool to represent, analyse and discuss aspects or ideas related to complex systems. With this in mind, teaching science based on the elaboration of models is widely accepted in the academic community. A relatively new methodology of modelling exists with a different philosophy and perspective from the classic and continuous models used up usually, the so-called agent-based models (ABMs). The general aim of the work is to make this kind of discrete modelling well-known, so that ABMs may be incorporated progressively into the academic curricula, complementing other existing modelling strategies. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:35:29 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16652 2012-10-05T09:35:29Z Ginovart Gisbert, Marta; Portell Canal, Xavier; Blanco Abellán, Mónica no Modelling is a necessary tool to represent, analyse and discuss aspects or ideas related to complex systems. With this in mind, teaching science based on the elaboration of models is widely accepted in the academic community. A relatively new methodology of modelling exists with a different philosophy and perspective from the classic and continuous models used up usually, the so-called agent-based models (ABMs). The general aim of the work is to make this kind of discrete modelling well-known, so that ABMs may be incorporated progressively into the academic curricula, complementing other existing modelling strategies. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16385 Title: El testament acadèmic de Josep Oriol Bernadet (1811-1860) Authors: Barca Salom, Francesc Xavier Abstract: L’u de març de 1860, Josep Oriol Bernadet va llegir de torn una memòria a la Reial Acadèmia de Ciències i Arts de Barcelona titulada Sobre los sistemas generales de enseñanza en la qual es plantejava de donar resposta a unes preguntes que giraven al voltant de tres temes principals, que afectaven l’ensenyament secundari i professional en aquell moment: quines qualitats havia de tenir un professor? Quines eren les facultats que calia potenciar en l’alumne? I quines eren les necessitats requerides per dur a terme un bon sistema d’ensenyament? La vigència dels continguts i el fet que aquest text es conservi en forma manuscrita i no hagi estat publicat encara, malgrat que des de la seva presentació hagin transcorregut 150 anys, ens ha animat a presentar-lo en aquest article. A més, el fet que l’autor morís el 30 de juliol d’aquell mateix any confereix a aquest manuscrit el valor de ser gairebé el document de les darreres voluntats de l’autor com a docent. Per això hem pensat que ben bé podria ser considerat com el seu testament acadèmic. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:33:50 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16385 2012-07-31T11:33:50Z Barca Salom, Francesc Xavier no L’u de març de 1860, Josep Oriol Bernadet va llegir de torn una memòria a la Reial Acadèmia de Ciències i Arts de Barcelona titulada Sobre los sistemas generales de enseñanza en la qual es plantejava de donar resposta a unes preguntes que giraven al voltant de tres temes principals, que afectaven l’ensenyament secundari i professional en aquell moment: quines qualitats havia de tenir un professor? Quines eren les facultats que calia potenciar en l’alumne? I quines eren les necessitats requerides per dur a terme un bon sistema d’ensenyament? La vigència dels continguts i el fet que aquest text es conservi en forma manuscrita i no hagi estat publicat encara, malgrat que des de la seva presentació hagin transcorregut 150 anys, ens ha animat a presentar-lo en aquest article. A més, el fet que l’autor morís el 30 de juliol d’aquell mateix any confereix a aquest manuscrit el valor de ser gairebé el document de les darreres voluntats de l’autor com a docent. Per això hem pensat que ben bé podria ser considerat com el seu testament acadèmic. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16371 Title: El método de las fluxiones en la academia de matemáticas del cuartel de guardias de corps: una revisión sobre el curso militar de mathematicas de Pedro Padilla (1753-1756) Authors: Blanco Abellán, Mónica Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:00:27 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/16371 2012-07-30T11:00:27Z Blanco Abellán, Mónica no http://hdl.handle.net/2117/15274 Title: Presentació de fàbrica, taller i laboratori. La Junta de Comerç de Barcelona: Ciència i tècnica per a la indústria i el comerç (1768-1851). Authors: Barca Salom, Francesc Xavier Abstract: Presentació de fàbrica, taller i laboratori que va tenir lloc a la seu de laCambra de Comerç, Indústria i Navegació de Barcelona el 8 d’abril de 2010. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:31:57 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/15274 2012-02-21T11:31:57Z Barca Salom, Francesc Xavier no Presentació de fàbrica, taller i laboratori que va tenir lloc a la seu de laCambra de Comerç, Indústria i Navegació de Barcelona el 8 d’abril de 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/2117/15050 Title: Narcís Vidal i Campderros i l'aurora boreal observada a Barcelona el 1839 Authors: Barca Salom, Francesc Xavier Abstract: The aurora borealis is an intense light in latitudes near the poles. It is known as the aurora australis in the southern hemisphere. An aurora is arch-shaped and undergoes intense colour changes. It is often accompanied by a sound resembling that of silk being rubbed and emits an odour characteristic of ozone. Although an aurora usually occurs in high latitudes, it sometimes takes place in lower latitudes. This paper focuses on the report made by Narcís Vidal i Campderrós (1792-1876), who was commissioned by the Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona to observe the aurora borealis on 22 October 1839 in Barcelona. The significance of the report is analyzed and its diffusion in the press is addressed. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:29 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2117/15050 2012-02-10T10:00:29Z Barca Salom, Francesc Xavier no The aurora borealis is an intense light in latitudes near the poles. It is known as the aurora australis in the southern hemisphere. An aurora is arch-shaped and undergoes intense colour changes. It is often accompanied by a sound resembling that of silk being rubbed and emits an odour characteristic of ozone. Although an aurora usually occurs in high latitudes, it sometimes takes place in lower latitudes. This paper focuses on the report made by Narcís Vidal i Campderrós (1792-1876), who was commissioned by the Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona to observe the aurora borealis on 22 October 1839 in Barcelona. The significance of the report is analyzed and its diffusion in the press is addressed.