The instructor will try to use these comments to alter the structure and pace of the course to best fit the class. The journal should be useful to the student, as well. Assignments of on-going as well as required topical entries will be announced. Students should feel free to write in the journal on any additional topics. Journals will be collected sporadically for comments.
Maple is what-is called a computer algebra system.
Since these labs may require a significant time commitment as well as a specific location requirement, they will have more extended deadlines. Due to the sometimes unpredictable nature of technology, students are forewarned not to procrastinate. The labs will be handed in electronically, but should never be sent through ccMail. A major project may be assigned during the term. Such projects require a much more substantial time commitment than regular homework assignments, and so will have more extended deadlines.