Department-Wide Implementation of a NeXT/Mathematica Laboratory for Calculus

这项提案要求提供相应的资金，用于购买NeXT计算机和软件，以建立一个数学微积分实验室，从1992年秋季开始使用。该项目的成功完成将为其他机构提供以下内容：(1)微积分实验室计划的全面实施模式。(2)微积分改革部门内“自助式”推广的成功模式。(3)可用于任何微积分教科书和任何基于数学的微积分实验室的实验模块集合。(4)微积分实验室对Mathetica的改进，包括增加了语法的灵活性和大大改进了绘图命令。

This proposal requests matching funds for the purchase of NeXT computers and software to establish a Mathematica-Based Calculus laboratory for use beginning Fall 1992. The successful completion of this project will provide the following to other institutions: (1) A model for full implementation of a Calculus laboratory program. (2) A successful model for intradepartmental "bootstrap" dissemination of Calculus Reform. (3) A collection of laboratory modules that can be used with any Calculus textbook, and in any Mathematica-Based Calculus laboratory. (4) Improvements to Mathemtica for use in Calculus laboratories, including increased flexibility of syntax and a much improved plotting command.