MAT 1234Calculus I

Introduction to Maple

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Course Web Page

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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

Example: Modeling Wave Propagation in a String*

Example: Modeling Wave Propagation in a String*

Example: Modeling Wave Propagation in a String*

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 ProgramsMaple 18 Maple 18

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

Document and Worksheet Modes

Document Mode 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

1. Find a lab partner

2. Log into your account

3. Download the Maple Essential Tutorials from the course webpage*

4. Open the Tutorials to 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.)

Map

You are Here

Computer lab