MATLAB: A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

Assuming no knowledge of programming, this book presents both programming concepts and MATLAB?s built-in functions, providing a perfect platform for exploiting MATLAB?s extensive capabilities for tackling engineering problems. It starts with programming concepts such as variables, assignments, input/output, and selection statements, moves onto loops and then solves problems using both the ?programming concept? and the ?power of MATLAB? side-by-side. In-depth coverage is given to input/output, a topic that is fundamental to many engineering applications. Ancillaries available with the text: Instructor solution manual (available Aug. 1st)electronic images from the text (available Aug 16th)m-files (available Aug 1st)

* Presents programming concepts and MATLAB built-in functions side-by-side, giving students the ability to program efficiently and exploit the power of MATLAB to solve problems. * In depth coverage of file input/output, a topic essential for many engineering applications * Systematic, step-by-step approach, building on concepts throughout the book, facilitating easier learning * Sections on ?common pitfalls? and ?programming guidelines? direct students towards best practice * New to this edition: More engineering applications help the reader learn Matlab in the context of solving technical problemsNew and revised end of chapter problemsStronger coverage of loops and vectorizing in a new chapter, chapter 5Updated to reflect current features and functions of the current release of Matlab