Learning outcomes

To pass, the student should be able to

• use the MATLAB environment in an efficient way,
• write well-structured programs in MATLAB,
• choose appropriate built-in functions and use these functions to solve computational problems and for visualizing results,
• go from a a simple mathematical model to MATLAB code,
• in writing summarise results from MATLAB in a lucid way

Content

The MATLAB environment, data types, built-in functions and arithmetic expressions, MATLAB files (m-files, mat-files), import and export from/to MATLAB to/from other formats. Simple programming and basic graphics: how to write your own programs, the program structure (if, for och while), script files and functions, parameter passing, the algorithm concept. Basic computations with MATLAB: linear equations systems, Least squares fit, interpolation, roots of functions,

Advanced computations with MATLAB: solving ordinary differential equations, integrals. Advanced programming: self-written functions and writing, programs and sub programs. Error handling in MATLAB. Advanced graphics.

Instruction

The course is web-based distance course. All communication and instructions are web-based. The language of instruction is Swedish.

Assessment

Compusory assignments. A special assignment or take-home exam is offered for higher grades.