Introduction to MATLAB

MATLAB (short for Matrix Laboratory) is a high-performance language for technical computing. It integrates computation, visualization, and programming in an easy-to-use environment where problems and solutions are expressed in familiar mathematical notation. Typical uses include math and computation algorithm development, data acquisition modeling, simulation, prototyping, and data analysis. In this short course we will introduce you to the user interface and the conventions that must be followed when using MATLAB. We will then explore the powerful graphical system embedded in the MATLAB environment. Finally we’ll give you the basic tools needed to program simple and advanced scripts and functions in MATLAB.

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Prerequisite: There are no technical prerequisites for this class. We assume that you have never opened MATLAB before, and that you have no programming background. A basic familiarity with linear algebra is helpful, but is not required to understand this course.
Instructor: Staff, Training Services
Hours: 2
Fee: $49

Date / Time: Sept. 22, 2009 (Tu); 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration Code: W-1825-C
Location: Illini Hall, Suite 26 (lower level)

Date / Time: Oct. 21, 2009 (W); 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration Code: W-1857-C
Location: Illini Hall, Suite 26 (lower level)

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