Name: Introduction to MATLAB
Price: 94.99 USD
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ISBN: 9780134615288

Introduction to MATLAB, 4th Edition, introduces technical computing and visualization for engineering and science. Written by Delores M. Etter, this textbook guides students through foundational software operations and problem solving.

The volume covers core computing functions, data visualization, control structures, and matrix computations. Further chapters address numerical methods and symbolic mathematics, illustrating how the software handles scientific workflows.

Using a consistent five-step problem-solving methodology, the text includes real-world engineering examples and usable code. It requires no prior computer experience and serves as an introductory course text, an advanced study supplement, or a reference for professionals.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
- • Engineering Achievements
- • 1.1 Engineering Environment
- • 1.2 Engineering Computing and MATLAB©
- • 1.3 An Engineering Problem-Solving Methodology
Chapter 2: Getting Started with MATLAB
- • Engineering Achievement: Wind Tunnels
- • 2.1 Introduction to MATLAB and MATLAB Windows
- • 2.2 Simple Operations
- • 2.3 Output Options
- • 2.4 Saving Your Work
Chapter 3: MATLAB Functions
- • Engineering Achievement: Weather Prediction
- • 3.1 Introduction to Functions
- • 3.2 Elementary Mathematical Functions
- • 3.3 Trigonometric Functions
- • 3.4 Data Analysis Functions
- • 3.5 Random Number Generating Functions
- • 3.6 User-Defined Functions
Chapter 4: Plotting
- • Engineering Achievement: Ocean Dynamics
- • 4.1 x-y Plots
- • 4.2 Three-Dimensional Plots
- • 4.3 Editing Plots from the Figure Window
- • 4.4 Creating Plots from the Workspace Window
Chapter 5: Control Structures
- • Engineering Achievement: Signal Processing
- • 5.1 Relational and Logical Operators
- • 5.2 Selection Structures
- • 5.3 Loops
Chapter 6: Matrix Computations
- • Engineering Achievement: Manned Space Flight
- • 6.1 Special Matrices
- • 6.2 Matrix Operations and Functions
- • 6.3 Solutions to Systems of Linear Equations
Chapter 7: Numerical Techniques
- • Engineering Achievement: Dynamic Fluid Flow
- • 7.1 Interpolation
- • 7.2 Curve Fitting: Linear and Polynomial Regression
- • 7.3 Using the Interactive Fitting Tool
- • 7.4 Numerical Integration
- • 7.5 Numerical Differentiation
Chapter 8: Symbolic Mathematics
- • Engineering Achievement: Geolocation
- • 8.1 Symbolic Algebra
- • 8.2 Equation Solving
- • 8.3 Differentiation and Integration

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