MAT 1234
Calculus I
Introduction to Maple
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MAPLE
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Software that performs computations
and plots graphs
MAPLE
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Maple will be used in other classes in
your major
Example: Modeling Wave
Propagation in a String*
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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
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5 Maple labs
One lab report per group (2 persons)
Open Maple Now!
All ProgramsMaple 18
Maple 18
Worksheet Mode
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2 modes: Document and Worksheet.
All Maple in this class must be done on
“Worksheet Mode”.
Worksheet Mode
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Always choose the Worksheet Mode
Document and Worksheet
Modes
Worksheet Mode
Document Mode
Switch to Worksheet Mode
FileNew
Worksheet Mode
Example
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Type expand((2x+3)*(x+4));
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Hit Enter to see the result.
Maple Essential Tutorials
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We are going to learn the basic Maple
commands today
Maple Essential Tutorials
1.
2.
3.
4.
Find a lab partner
Log into your account
Download the Maple Essential Tutorials
from the course webpage*
Open the Tutorials to learn the basic
commands
Maple Essential Tutorial 1
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Click on a “+” or “>” to expand the
various sections
Maple Essential Tutorial 1
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Place the cursor on a line and hit “Enter”
to see the results
Maple Essential Tutorial 1
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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.)
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Map
Computer lab
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