Matlab: Basics
Thu 25 Feb - Fri 26 Feb 2010
Description
This course is part of the Scientific Computing series.
Matlab is a software package for numerical computation with high quality graphics facilities. This course is for beginners and new users of the package and describes basic concepts and use of Matlab, but not any other optional 'Toolboxes' available from the developers of Matlab.
Prerequisites
Basic IT skills and knowledge of matrix algebra are assumed.
Sessions
Number of sessions: 2
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu 25 Feb 2010 14:15 - 17:00 | 14:15 - 17:00 | Phoenix Teaching Room | Bruce Beckles |
| 2 | Fri 26 Feb 2010 14:15 - 17:00 | 14:15 - 17:00 | Phoenix Teaching Room | Bruce Beckles |
Topics covered
- User interface
- Matlab language
- Input/Output
- Graphics
- Solving a linear system
- Polynomial curve fitting
Format
A mixture of presentations, examples and exercises.
System requirements
Matlab v. R2009 on PWF Windows
Notes
No attempt is made to teach mathematical techniques.
Duration
Two half day sessions
Themes
Booking / availability