From: Andre.Heck@cwi.nl (Heck)
Subject: Maple courses
Followup-To: sci.math.symbolic
Organization: CWI, Amsterdam
Distribution: eunet
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 01:00:22 GMT
Expires: Fri, 26 Feb 1993 08:00:00 GMT


The Computer Algebra Netherlands (CAN) Expertise Centre organises two
different courses in

                               MAPLE,

a system for mathematical computation --- symbolic, numeric, and graphical.
MAPLE is a registered trademark of Waterloo Maple Software.


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INTRODUCTORY COURSE

The goal of the introductory course is to attain enough experience with
MAPLE to ensure an efficient and self-reliant usage of the various
capabilities of the system. The comprehensive course will consist of both
explanatory lectures and hands-on instruction on Unix workstations.

FOR WHOM:
The course is intended for people with little or no experience with
MAPLE. A background knowledge of mathematics at secondary school
level is required.

CONTENTS:
Topics include graphics (2 and 3-dimensional), algebraic and numerical
computations (integration, differentiation, solving systems of equations
or ordinary differential equations), and an introduction to the input/output
system, packages, the help system.

WHEN:
Thursday, February 25, 1993.


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ADVANCED COURSE

This course is to learn to work with the programming capabilities of MAPLE.
Moreover, much attention is paid to evaluation, data structures,
manipulation of symbolic expressions, and I/O-possibilities.
The course will consist of both explanatory lectures and hands-on
instruction on Unix workstations.

FOR WHOM:
People with some experience with MAPLE, this course can be attended after
the introductory course.

CONTENTS:
Topics include programming constructs, evaluation, data structures,
manipulation of symbolic expressions, writing packages, input and output.

WHEN:
Friday, February 26, 1993.


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GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION

WHERE:
The courses will be held at CWI, Amsterdam.

LANGUAGE:
English will be the official language.

PRICE:
The total price (exclusive VAT) will be Dfl 600,- for one day and
Dfl 1000,- for two days. For attendants from educational institutes
prices are Dfl 400,- and Dfl 600,-, respectively.
This includes course material and lunch.

INFORMATION:
CAN Expertise Centre
Kruislaan 413
1098 SJ Amsterdam

Tel: +31 20 5926050
Fax: +31 20 5924199
E-mail: can@can.nl


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MORE INFORMATION

THE COMPUTER ALGEBRA SYSTEM MAPLE:
MAPLE is an interactive computer system that performs numerical, symbolic
and graphical computations. Since its development in 1980, its use has
become quite widespread in engineering, research and education.
MAPLE is not only software for mathematical operations like integration,
differentiation and solving equations, it is also a versatile programming
language. Many packages have been written since its introduction.
All courses will use MAPLE V RELEASE 2 - the newest version of MAPLE

THE CAN EXPERTISE CENTRE:
CAN, the Expertise Centre for Computer Algebra in the Netherlands,
stimulates and coordinates the use of computer algebra in education and
research. CAN provides specialists and users with a common platform for
discussing problems of mutual interest. To this end, CAN maintains hardware
dedicated to computer algebra. The CAN computers can be used for production
runs and experimentation, and are easily accessible through modern
communication networks like SURFnet, Datanet and Internet. The staff of CAN
gives advice on the use of computer algebra and software
development. Furthermore, CAN serves as a distribution centre for computer
algebra systems, CAN organises seminars and meetings, and it publishes
regularly a newsletter. Also courses in several computer algebra systems are
organised, e.g. in MAPLE and MATHEMATICA.

THE INSTRUCTION TEAM:
The MAPLE lectures will be given by Andre Heck. He started in 1988 to
give MAPLE courses at the University of Nijmegen. In 1989 he was appointed
managing director of the CAN Expertise Centre. Since 1992 he is primarily
engaged in consultancy and in the development of seminars and courses.
The hands-on instruction will be assisted by CAN staff members.



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REGISTRATION FORM

I will attend the MAPLE course on

___ Thursday 25 February (introductory course)

___ Friday 26 February (advanced course)

___ Both days


Course fee (exclusive VAT) is
Dfl 600,- (one day), Dfl 1000,- (two days).
Educational fees are Dfl 400,- and Dfl 600,-, respectively.

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FAX: +31 20 5924199