The essential guide to MATLAB as a problem solving tool This text presents MATLAB both as a mathematical tool and a programming language, giving a concise and easy to master introduction to its potential and power. Stressing the importance of a structured approach to problem solving, the text gives a step-by-step method for program design and algorithm development. The fundamentals of MATLAB are illustrated throughout with many examples from a wide range of familiar scientific and engineering areas, as well as from everyday life. Features: – Includes MATLAB Version 7.2, Release 2006a – Numerous simple exercises provide hands-on learning of MATLAB?s functions – A new chapter on dynamical systems shows how a structured approach is used to solve more complex problems. – Common errors and pitfalls highlighted – Concise introduction to useful topics for solving problems in later engineering and science courses: vectors as arrays, arrays of characters, GUIs, advanced graphics, simulation and numerical methods – Text and graphics in four colour – Extensive instructor support Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists is an ideal textbook for a first course on MATLAB or an engineering problem solving course using MATLAB, as well as a self-learning tutorial for students and professionals expected to learn and apply MATLAB for themselves. Additional material is available for lecturers only at ://textbooks.elsevier.com/web/product_details.aspx?isbn=9780750684170>http://textbooks.elsevier.com . This website provides lecturers with: A series of Powerpoint presentations to assist lecture preparation Extra quiz questions and problems Additional topic material M-files for the exercises and examples in the text (also available to students at the book?s ://books.elsevier.com/companions/9780750684170>companion site ) Solutions to exercises An interview with the revising author, Daniel Valentine

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Undergraduates in engineering and science taking a course on Matlab