Book Description

* This book is an introduction to numerical analysis and intends to strike a balance between analytical rigor and the treatment of particular methods for engineering problems
* Emphasizes the earlier stages of numerical analysis for engineers with real-life problem-solving solutions applied to computing and engineering
* Includes MATLAB oriented examples

An Instructor’s Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department.

Numerous simple exercises provide hands-on learning of MATLABs functions
A new chapter on dynamical systems shows how a structured approach is used to solve more complex problems.
Common errors and pitfalls highlighted
Concise introduction to useful topics for solving problems in later engineering and science courses: vectors as arrays, arrays of characters, GUIs, advanced graphics, simulation and numerical methods
Text and graphics in four colour
Extensive instructor support

Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists is an ideal textbook for a first course on MATLAB or an engineering problem solving course using MATLAB, as well as a self-learning tutorial for students and professionals expected to learn and apply MATLAB for themselves.
Key Phrases – Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs):
elseif ladder, plot edit mode, disp statement, format bank disp, callback subfunction, edit text control, statement disp, file position indicator, function definition line, static text control, sine graph, base workspace, logical vector, colon operator, end disp, workspace variables, projectile problem, callback object, launch speed, launch angle, array operations, output arguments, command window, string property, help browser
Key Phrases – Capitalized Phrases (CAPs):
Layout Editor, Import Wizard, Property Inspector, Property Editor, Array Editor, Bubble Sort, Command History, Edit Plot, Function Reference, Activate Figure

This text presents MATLAB both as a mathematical tool and a programming language, giving a concise and easy to master introduction to its potential and power. Stressing the importance of a structured approach to problem solving, the text gives a step-by-step method for program design and algorithm development. The fundamentals of MATLAB are illustrated throughout with many examples from a wide range of familiar scientific and engineering areas, as well as from everyday life.

Features:

Numerous simple exercises provide hands-on learning of MATLABs functions
A new chapter on dynamical systems shows how a structured approach is used to solve more complex problems.
Common errors and pitfalls highlighted
Concise introduction to useful topics for solving problems in later engineering and science courses: vectors as arrays, arrays of characters, GUIs, advanced graphics, simulation and numerical methods
Text and graphics in four colour
Extensive instructor support
Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists is an ideal textbook for a first course on MATLAB or an engineering problem solving course using MATLAB, as well as a self-learning tutorial for students and professionals expected to learn and apply MATLAB for themselves.