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Learn how to use Maple, a powerful software that performs computations and plots graphs. Discover the principles and formulas through hands-on labs designed for discovery-based learning. Maple is available on most computer labs, and a discounted copy can be purchased.
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MAT 1234Calculus I Introduction to Maple http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw
Course Web Page http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw Link to this document and other course information
MAPLE • Software that performs computations and plots graphs
MAPLE • Maple will be used in other classes in your major
Example: Modeling Wave Propagation in a String* • Mathematical Physics
MAPLE • Software that performs computations and plots graphs • focus on Discovery-Based Learning
MAPLE • Software that performs computations and plots graphs • focus on Discovery-Based Learning • Labs are designed for you to discover the principles and formulas through computations
MAPLE • Software that performs computations and plots graphs • focus on Discovery-Based Learning • Labs are designed for you to discover the principles and formulas through computations • Maple is available on most computer labs.
MAPLE • Software that performs computations and plots graphs • focus on Discovery-Based Learning • Labs are designed for you to discover the principles and formulas through computations • Maple is available on most computer labs. • A copy can be purchased at discounted price
MAPLE LABS • 5 Maple labs • One lab report per group (2 persons)
Open Maple Now! All AppsMaple 2017 Maple 2017
Worksheet Mode • 2 modes: Document and Worksheet. • All Maple in this class must be done on “Worksheet Mode”.
Worksheet Mode • Always choose the Worksheet Mode
Switch to Worksheet Mode FileNew Worksheet Mode
Example • Type expand((2x+3)*(x+4)); • Hit Enter to see the result.
Maple Essential Tutorials • We are going to learn the basic Maple commands today
Maple Essential Tutorials • Find a lab partner • Log into your account • Download the Maple Essential Tutorials from the course webpage******* • Open the Tutorialsto learn the basic commands
Maple Essential Tutorial 1 • Click on a “+” or “>” to expand the various sections
Maple Essential Tutorial 1 • Place the cursor on a line and hit “Enter” to see the results
Maple Essential Tutorial 1 • You want to take down some notes. We will do our first lab tomorrow.
Maple Essential Tutorials • Finish Maple Essential Tutorials 1 and 5 (up to exercise 5.5) • After class, finish Maple Essential Tutorial 3 (Check out the computer lab upstairs- map on the next slide.)
Open Computer Lab Computer lab