Attaway S. MatLAB: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving

3rd ed. — Butterworth-Heinemann, 2013. — 542 p. — ISBN: 0124058760, 9780124058767.MatLAB has become the standard software tool for solving scientific and engineering problems due to its powerful built-in functions and its ability to program. Assuming no knowledge of programming, this book guides the reader through both programming and built-in functions to easily exploit MatLAB's extensive capabilities for tackling engineering problems.
The book starts with programming concepts, such as variables, assignments, and selection statements, moves on to loops, and then solves problems using both the programming concept and the power of MatLAB. In-depth coverage is given to input/output, a topic fundamental to many engineering applications.
The third edition of MatLAB: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving has been updated to reflect the functionality of the current version of MatLAB. It features new and revised end-of-chapter exercises, stronger coverage of loops and vectorizing, and more engineering applications to help the reader learn this software tool in context.
Presents programming concepts and MatLAB built-in functions side-by-side
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 practiceIntroduction to MatLAB
Vectors and Matrices
Introduction to MatLAB Programming
Selection Statements
Loop Statements and Vectorizing Code
MatLAB Programs
String Manipulation
Data Structures: Cell Arrays and Structures
Advanced File Input and Output
Advanced Functions
Advanced Plotting Techniques
Basic Statistics, Sets, Sorting, and Indexing
Sights and Sounds
Advanced Mathematics
Appendix I - MatLAB Functions (not including those listed in the “Explore Other Interesting Features” sections)
Appendix II - MatLAB and Simulink Toolboxes