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This chapter introduces MATLAB as a high-performance language for technical computing, emphasizing its capabilities for handling numerical expressions and mathematical operations. It covers basic features, starting and quitting MATLAB, creating and managing variables, controlling operation hierarchy, and using commands effectively. The chapter sets the foundation for using MATLAB efficiently in various scientific and engineering applications.

Sections

  • Tutorial Lessons

    This section introduces MATLAB tutorials aimed at helping beginners learn the software quickly through practical engagement.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.1

    Introduction

    This section provides an overview of MATLAB, emphasizing its interactive learning approach and its development for technical computing.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.2

    Basic Features

    This section introduces the foundational features of MATLAB, focusing on basic operations, variables, and command usage.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.3

    A Minimum Matlab Session

    This section introduces the basics of starting and exiting MATLAB, performing simple calculations, and navigating the MATLAB desktop environment.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.3.1

    Starting Matlab

    This section provides an introduction to starting MATLAB, including how to log in, access the desktop environment, and perform basic calculations.

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  • 1.3.2

    Using Matlab As A Calculator

    This section introduces how to use MATLAB as a basic calculator for performing simple arithmetic calculations.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.3.3

    Quitting Matlab

    This section covers how to properly end a MATLAB session, emphasizing two methods for quitting the software.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.4

    Getting Started

    This section provides an overview of basic MATLAB operations and management of variables, including creating, modifying, and understanding error messages.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.4.1

    Creating Matlab Variables

    This section introduces how to create and manage variables in MATLAB using assignment statements.

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  • 1.4.2

    Overwriting Variable

    This section discusses how to overwrite variables in MATLAB, explaining the assignment operation and how to suppress output using a semicolon.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.4.3

    Error Messages

    This section discusses how MATLAB handles error messages when incorrect expressions are entered.

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  • 1.4.4

    Making Corrections

    This section explains how to make corrections in MATLAB by recalling and modifying previously entered commands rather than retyping them.

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  • 1.4.5

    Controlling The Hierarchy Of Operations Or Precedence

    This section discusses how to control the order of operations in MATLAB using parentheses and the precedence of arithmetic operations.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.4.6

    Controlling The Appearance Of Floating Point Number

    This section explains how to control the display format of floating point numbers in MATLAB, showcasing different formatting options to represent numerical results.

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  • 1.4.7

    Managing The Workspace

    This section discusses the management of the MATLAB workspace, emphasizing variable handling and session tracking.

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  • 1.4.8

    Keeping Track Of Your Work Session

    The diary command in MATLAB allows users to keep track of their session's input and output.

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  • 1.4.9

    Entering Multiple Statements Per Line

    This section explains how to enter multiple statements on a single line in MATLAB using commas or semicolons.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.4.10

    Miscellaneous Commands

    This section covers various miscellaneous commands in MATLAB that enhance user interaction and functionality.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.4.11

    Getting Help

    This section covers how to access help and documentation within MATLAB effectively.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.5

    Exercises

    This section contains exercises designed to reinforce the learning objectives of the chapter.

    Learning Practice

References

ch1.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • MATLAB stands for MATrix LA...
  • Users can perform calculati...
  • MATLAB provides built-in he...

Final Test

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