EMERGENCY INFOMatlab
Matlab integrates computation, data analysis, visualization, and algorithm development in one complete environment. It is easy to learn and use, and offers an intuitive language for expressing and solving problems. Matlab is often referred to as The Language of Technical Computing. If you're studying mathematics, engineering, or a science field, Matlab can be a valuable resource to you.
Availability on Campus
For the 2007/08 academic year, Matlab is available in the SH 532 Lab, the Corbly 436 Lab, and the ML 119 Lab, as well as various single computers around campus.
Student version
A student version is available for $99 that has all the features of the regular version plus it comes with the symbolic toolbox. The symbolic toolbox adds functionality found in computer algebra systems such as Maple and Mathematica.
Matlab Resources on the web
Matlab Central - Among the many resources found here are links to tutorials and m files for just about any application imaginable.
Books
Matlab has become so widely used that there are a large number of books on its use and application. Here are a few that have been found useful:
- MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications 2nd Edition by Amos Gilat, ISBN 0471694207. (A good place to start)
- MATLAB Guide by Desmond J. Higham, Nicholas J. Higham, ISBN: 0898715784. (A good second book)
- Differential Equations with Matlab by Brian R. Hunt, Ronald L. Lipsman, John E. Osborn, Jonathan M. Rosenberg, ISBN: 0471718122. Supplemental book for MTH 335.