Computer Enhanced Investigations in Mathematics

Macintosh计算机正被用作两门不同的创新课程的积极研究工具：针对高年级数学专业和建模的多元微积分和MATHEMATlCA，以及针对大一和大二非理科专业的科学方法(使用Stella II软件)。学生使用计算机通过图形表示来洞察数学问题，并使用建模作为发现所有科学学科共同的基本原理的基础。该软件允许学生调查以前无法使用的纸、铅笔和计算器的现实世界问题。

Macintosh computers are being used as tools for active investigation in two different and innovative courses: MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS AND MATHEMATlCA for upper division mathematics majors and MODELING AND THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD (using STELLA II software) for freshman and sophomore non- science majors. Students use computers to gain insight into mathematical problems through graphical representation and use modeling as the basis for discovery of basic principles common to all science disciplines. The software allows students to investigate real world problems previously inaccessible using only paper, pencil, and calculator.