Matlab: Basics
Tue 22 Nov, Thu 24 Nov 2016
Description
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 | Tue 22 Nov 2016 09:30 - 13:00 | 09:30 - 13:00 | Room GL.04 (CMS, Wilberforce Road) | Bruce Beckles |
| 2 | Thu 24 Nov 2016 09:30 - 13:00 | 09:30 - 13:00 | Room GL.04 (CMS, Wilberforce Road) | 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
Timetable
Day 1:
| Task | Subject | Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Task set 1 | The basics using the command line | Dr Cerian Webb Dr Mirela Domijan |
| Task set 2 | Creating and using Script Files | |
| Task set 3 | Accessing Help | |
| Task Set 4 | Exploring in-built functions | |
| Task Set 5 | Introduction to Plotting in Matlab |
Day 2:
| Task | Subject | Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Task set 6 | Writing Anonymous functions | Dr Cerian Webb Dr Mirela Domijan |
| Task set 7 | Creating separate function files | |
| Task set 8 | Importing data | |
| Task Set 9 | Simple programming | |
| Task Set 10 | Extension exercises |
Notes
No attempt is made to teach mathematical techniques.
Duration
Two half day sessions
Themes
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