Course description
MATLAB and Octave for Beginners
Take an exciting crash course in MATLAB and Octave programming. Both languages allow users to experiment with advanced mathematical functions and produce exciting matrix visualizations.
In this hands-on, self-paced introductory course, students will learn step by step how to use these mathematical tools to write functions, calculate vectors and matrices and plot graphical representations of results. Explore ways to organize your work using scripts and functions to improve productivity.
Upcoming start dates
1 start date available
Suitability - Who should attend?
Prerequisites:
No background in programming needed. However, the following background in math concepts are necessary:
- functions of a variable
- graph of a function (optionally) function of two variables
- vector and matrix manipulation
- manipulation of vectors and matrices
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you'll learn
- To use and to write scripts and functions using MATLAB and Octave
- To work with vectors and matrices
- To handle data files
- To plot graphics and save them in pdf and jpg formats
- To write interactive programs
Course delivery details
This course is offered through Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, a partner institute of EdX.
5-6 hours per week
Expenses
- Verified Track -$139
- Audit Track - Free
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