Practical Matlab Basics for Engineers

This textbook covers the basics of the MATLAB software for engineers by first explaining the fundamentals of computing, programming languages and the algorithms used for problem-solving. Kalechman (electrical and telecommunication engineering, City U. of New York) explains how MATLAB is used in real-world engineering applications by introducing basic matrix concepts, definitions and operations before moving onto the commands needed to master the graphics features such as 2-D and 3-D plots in the Cartesian coordinate system. Sections of this manual are also devoted to flow control, and how it is affected by relations, expressions and branching. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)