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Using Xcas in Calculus Curricula: a Plan of Lectures and Laboratory Projects

Computational and Applied Mathematics Journal
Vol.1 , No. 3, Publication Date: May 4, 2015, Page: 131-138

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Authors

[1]	George E. Halkos, Laboratory of Operations Research, Department of Economics, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece.
[2]	Kyriaki D. Tsilika, Laboratory of Operations Research, Department of Economics, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece.

Abstract

We introduce a topic in the intersection of symbolic mathematics and computation, concerning topics in multivariable Optimization and Dynamic Analysis. Our computational approach gives emphasis to mathematical methodology and aims at both symbolic and numerical results as implemented by a powerful digital mathematical tool, CAS software Xcas. This work could be used as guidance to develop course contents in advanced calculus curricula, to conduct individual or collaborative projects for programming related objectives, as Xcas is freely available to users and institutions. Furthermore, it could assist educators to reproduce calculus methodologies by generating automatically, in one entry, abstract calculus formulations.

Keywords

Symbolic Computations, Computer-Based Education, Xcas Computer Software

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