Cross-disciplinary educational modules in mathematical training of forest engineers

Problem and purpose. Transformations in the engineering industry, related to equipment upgrading, improvement of technological processes, informatization and mathematization of production, require the training of qualified engineering personnel who are ready to solve production problems in new conditions. Hence the role of fundamental training of graduates, their readiness to implement a complex of knowledge, research activities, modelling of production processes and self-education is increasing. An interdisciplinary approach to education allows us to solve the indicated problems. The purpose of the article is to analyse the experience of preparing students in the format of updated requirements, justifying the need for an interdisciplinary approach to the training of qualified specialists. The development of readiness for professional activity on the basis of mathematical knowledge and distance learning in cross-disciplinary educational modules is described. The methodology of the research consists of the analysis of regulatory documents in the field of higher education, the requirements of educational standards, analysis and synthesis of research works on the subject. The study is based on the theories of contextual, interdisciplinary, competence, activity and student-centered approaches, as well as the fundamentalisation of knowledge. Conclusion. The implementation of a cross-disciplinary educational module activates the cognitive activity of students, participation in research is being developed to solve tasks, readiness for independent activity and selfeducation, the role of information and communication technologies is increasing.