1. MAT 1234 Calculus I Introduction to Maple http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw

2. Course Web Page http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw Link to this document and other course information

3. MAPLE Software that performs computations and plots graphs

4. MAPLE Maple will be used in other classes in your major

5. Example: Modeling Wave Propagation in a String* Mathematical Physics

6. Example: Modeling Wave Propagation in a String*

9. MAPLE Software that performs computations and plots graphs focus on Discovery-Based Learning

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. MAPLE LABS 5 Maple labs One lab report per group (2 persons)

14. Open Maple Now! All Programs  Maple 18  Maple 18

15. Worksheet Mode 2 modes: Document and Worksheet. All Maple in this class must be done on “Worksheet Mode”.

16. Worksheet Mode Always choose the Worksheet Mode

17. Document and Worksheet Modes

18. Switch to Worksheet Mode File  New  Worksheet Mode

19. Example Type expand((2x+3)*(x+4)); Hit Enter to see the result.

20. Maple Essential Tutorials We are going to learn the basic Maple commands today

21. 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

22. Maple Essential Tutorial 1 Click on a “+” or “>” to expand the various sections

23. Maple Essential Tutorial 1 Place the cursor on a line and hit “Enter” to see the results

24. Maple Essential Tutorial 1 You want to take down some notes. We will do our first lab tomorrow.

25. 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.)

26. Map You are Here Computer lab