Development of Undergraduate Microcomputer Laboratory for Mathematics and Computer Science Majors at Abilene ChristianUniversity

本项目开发了一个微机实验室，用于本科数学课程和计算机科学高级本科课程。微积分和线性代数的学生将熟悉计算机代数系统，如MAPLE。该系统将在后续的数学课程中继续使用，并有望在数学的专业实践中使用。微积分的第一门课程加上一门计算机实验课程，这门课程有一小时学分。计算机科学专业的学生尤其在面向对象程序设计、图形学和操作系统课程中使用这些新设备。要运行的软件包括OBJECTIVE C、c++和SMALLTALK v。设备包括16台486型微型计算机，联网到一个运行UNIX操作系统的局域网。此外，还有三个移动式高架工作站，配有电脑和液晶投影板，供课堂教学使用。

This project develops a microcomputer laboratory to be used for undergraduate mathematics courses and advanced undergraduate courses in computer science. Students in Calculus and Linear Algebra will become acquainted with a computer algebra system, such as MAPLE. The use of this system continues in subsequent mathematics courses and, hopefully, in the professional practice of mathematics. The first course in calculus is augmented by a computer laboratory course carrying one hour credit. Computer science students use the new equipment especially in courses in Object-Oriented Programming, Graphics, and Operating Systems. Software to be run includes OBJECTIVE C, C + + and SMALLTALK V.The equipment includes 16 microcomputers of 486 type networked to a LAN running the UNIX operating system. In addition, there are three mobil overhead work stations equipped with computers and LCD projection pads for classroom instructional use.