Calculus Lab
Spring 2017
A laboratory to investigate ways in which the
computer can help in understanding the calculus and
in dealing with problems whose solutions involve calculus.
No programming required; a variety of existing
programs will be used. Prerequisite or corequisite for
Mathematics 235: Mathematics 225 (Calc 3);
There is no textbook required for this course.
Information about the Math/CS Computer Labs is Here.
This includes how to remotely log into the lab, change your password, etc.
Latex Templates galore (latextemplates.com)
Week 1: Jan 17/19, 2017
Week 2: Jan 24/26, 2017
This week, we do a bit more in Latex and we introduce Maple. In Latex,
we figure out how to insert a figure and how to set up a label and reference
that label in our document.
Latex Material
Maple Material
Week 3: Jan 31/Feb 2, 2017
This week, we will look at more plotting options in Maple, then
write a short document in LaTeX using our results.
Week 4: Feb 7/9, 2017
This week- More on Maple. We'll start the lab on biorhythms.
Week 5: Feb 14/16, 2017
This week, we'll continue writing up the solutions to the biorhythms lab.
Week 6: Feb 21 (A) and Mar 2 (B)
This week, we will look at more Maple commands- In particular, we'll
work through discussions of (1) Curves and Surfaces, and (2) Limits
and Derivatives, and then there is a set of 6 exercises to solve using
Maple. You may, as usual, work in groups. Due: Before our next class
session.
Week 7: Feb 28 (A) and Mar 9 (B), (Midsemester)
For the next two weeks, we'll be looking at the theorem from
Calculus III known as ``Clairaut's Theorem''. This first week,
we'll get some background questions answered. Next week, we'll work
on our writing.
Week 8: Mar 7 (A) and Mar 30 (B)
Continue working on Clairaut's Theorem. This week, really focus on your writing! Your
paper is due before our next class session.
Week 9: Mar 28 (A) and Apr 6 (B)
For the next 2.5 class sessions, we will be looking at geodesics on a torus (a geodesic
is a kind of generalization of the straight line, but restricted to a surface).
Week 10: Apr 4 (A) and Apr 13 (B)
This week, we'll be continuing to look at geodesics on a torus:
Week 11: Apr 18/20, 2017
This week, both sections are back in sync. The first half of today, we'll discuss
something called Beamer. The second half, you may put the finishing touches
on the lab. The is due before our next class meeting.
Week 12: Apr 25/27, 2017
Nothing new this week. Here is a little more detail for the talk.
Week 13: May 2/4, 2017
Nothing new this week. Continue working on your presentations.
Reserve Friday, May 12 1:30PM-4:30PM for Talks
More on this as we get closer to the date.
