What is Maple, and where can I access it at IU?
Maple is a general purpose computer algebra system, designed to solve mathematical problems and produce high-quality technical graphics. It is easy to learn, but powerful enough to calculate difficult integrals in seconds. Maple incorporates a high-level programming language that allows you to define your own procedures; it also has packages of specialized functions you can load to do work in group theory, linear algebra, and statistics, as well as in other fields. You can use it interactively or in batch mode, for teaching or research.
At Indiana University, UITS classifies Maple as general purpose software. Documentation is available in all Student Technology Centers (STCs) and the Stat/Math Center. UITS consultants can provide assistance in accessing the program. The Stat/Math Center can answer basic to advanced questions. However, if you are in a class using this program, your best source of assistance for using the program is your instructor.
For information about using Maple at IU, see the Stat/Math Center's Maple page.
To see where this software is installed in the IUB STCs, see STC Software.
If you are an IU student or faculty member, you can obtain Maple for your personal workstation through the Stat/Math Center; see Stat/Math Software Purchase.
This software is also available to IU users through IUanyWARE. See Which Stat/Math applications can I access through IUanyWARE?
For more about statistical and mathematical software, email the UITS Stat/Math Center, visit the center's web page, or phone 812-855-4724 (IUB) or 317-278-4740 (IUPUI). The center is located in Bloomington at 410 N. Park Avenue, and is open for consultation by appointment Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
Last modified on October 14, 2011.
