The use of Maple in Online Math Courses at Empire State College
Frequently Asked Questions

Note that some of the question/answer pairs use interactive online math content using MapleNet. Java applets are required to view these pages. You can preload the the Applets here (you need do this only the first time you view MapleNet Based content).

Practicalities: Obtaining and Using Maple...

  1. What version of Maple is Empire State College using?
  2. Why use Maple?
  3. How do I obtain Maple from Empire State College?
  4. How do I install Maple and what platforms are supported?
  5. How does the licensing work?
  6. What is MapleNet and how do I use it?
  7. What support resources are available?

Commonly Asked "How do I..." Questions
  1. The set "union" problem from the support sessions on 2/8/2008 (new)
  2. How can I plot a circle, and a line tangent to the circle, in a single plot?
  3. How can I define a mathematical function in Maple?
  4. How do I load a package or library?
  5. How can I plot multiple functions on a single plot?
  6. How do I create advanced plots like I see in the examples?
  7. What is a procedure and how do I write one?