Computers in Calculus/Laboratory Classroom

埃文斯维尔大学数学系计划通过在微积分-微分方程序列以及数学、工程和科学以外的专业微积分课程中实施面向计算机的方法来改进其课程。在计算机实验室教室中使用计算机代数系统，用于学生练习和项目，并作为教学辅助工具，允许将重点从操纵技能和技术转移到计算机活动，以促进发现、直觉的发展、更现实和更有意义的应用、学生互动、改进的解释技能，以及将计算机作为现代数学工具的经验。作为该计划的早期阶段，数学系正与主要部门展开密集的努力，以期就学生应该能够用手完成哪些操作技能和技巧以及哪些任务更适合于计算机达成共识。研究结果将为工程和/或自然科学领域服务负荷较大的数学系提供借鉴。

The Department of Mathematics at the University of Evansville plans to improve its curriculum by implementing a computer- oriented approach in the calculus-differential equations sequence and in a calculus course for majors outside mathematics, engineering, and science. The use of a computer algebra system in a computer laboratory classroom, for student exercises and projects, and as an instructional aid allows a shift of emphasis from manipulative skills and techniques to activities with the computer that promote discovery, development of intuition, more realistic and meaningful applications, student interaction, improved expository skills, and experience with the computer as a modern mathematical tool. As an early phase of the project, the Department of Mathematics is initiating an intensive effort with the major departments served to arrive at consensus on what manipulative skills and techniques the students should be able to perform by hand and what tasks are more appropriate for the computer. The results will serve as a model for mathematics departments with a heavy service load in the areas of engineering and/or the natural sciences.