Mathematical Computing - An Introduction to Programming Using Maple

This book is designed to teach introductory computer programming using Maple. It aims to infuse more mathematically oriented programming exercises and problems than those found in traditional programming courses while reinforcing and applying concepts and techniques of calculus. All the important, basic elements of computer programming can be easily learned within the interactive and user friendly environment of a Computer Algebra System (CAS) such as Maple. Most chapters feature case studies that provide greater depth on some topics and also serve to illustrate the methodology of analysis and design of code for more complex problems. This book is directed at undergraduates in the fields of math, science, or secondary education. The CD-ROM that accompanies the book contains the electronic versions of all the examples in the text with additional discussion, related material, and optional exercises.

Contents:

Preliminaries.

1. Basic Aspects of Maple.
2. Looping and Repetition.
3. Conditionals
4. Flow of Control.
5. Procedures.
6. Data Structures.
7. Graphics Programming.
8. Recursion.
9. Programming Projects.
10. Appendix: Maple Reference.