MAT 1221Survey of Calculus
Maple
http://myhome.spu.edu/lauw
Quiz
6 minutes (5:30-5:36)
The First Thing,…
Log into your SPU account Open this PPT and keep it open.
What to Expect…
In practice, you will use a software to help you with most of the math including calculus.
Computer Algebra System (CAS)
Perform numerical calculations.
Perform symbolic computations.
Plot graphs
2 5xx e dx
2
ln(2.34)
43 1
The Big 3 CAS
MATLAB ($$$$$$) Mathematica ($$$$$) MAPLE ($$$$$)
The Big 3 CAS
MATLAB ($$$$$$) Mathematica ($$$$$)Wolfram|Alpha MAPLE ($$$$$)
Maple
Very easy to use Basic commands for differential and
integral calculus. Go through the examples with the
instructor Finish the classwork – some of you may
need to share a computer.
Open Maple Now!
All ProgramsMathematics
Maple 15 Maple 15
Start with Blank Worksheet
Once open, choose Start with Blank Worksheet
Worksheet Mode
You should see the > cursor.
Document and Worksheet Modes
If you accidentally go into the document mode,…
Document Mode Worksheet Mode
Switch to Worksheet Mode
FileNew Worksheet Mode
Algebra
Expand the expression
Hit Enter to see the result.
2 3 ( 4)x x
Algebra
Factorize
Hit Enter to see the result.
3 234 109 74x x x
Differentiation
Find the derivative of
2 1
x
x
Simplify the Answer
If we want to simplify the answer,…
Simplify the Answer
We can modify the original command by inserting…
Plotting Graphs
Let us plot the function and its derivative on the same axis.
In order to do this, we need to give names to these functions
Plotting Graphs
Let us plot the function and its derivative on the same axis.
In order to do this, we need to give names to these functions.
Keep in mind, the method shown here is not the most “desirable” method, but is the easiest.
Plotting Graphs
Let us call the function f and its derivative fp.
Plotting Graphs
To plot individual graph, for example, f from 1 to 5, we type
Plotting Graphs
To plot both graphs, for example, f from 1 to 5, we type
Integration
To find the indefinite integral of f, we can …
Integration
To find the definite integral of f from 1 to 5, we can …
Classwork
Try the fun classwork