Teaches how to program using MATLAB as a technical programming language as well as teaching students the basics of computer programming. Using top-down design methodology, this text encourages students to think about the proper design of a program before coding.
Stephen Chapman's "Essentials of MATLAB Programming" is a successful freshman-level text that is useable in a wide range of courses. This brief text serves two purposes - it teaches how to program using MATLAB as a technical programming language as well as teaching students the basics of computer programming. Using top-down design methodology, the text encourages students to think about the proper design of a program before coding. Problem solving skills as well as the ability to locate desired functions within MATLAB are also presented making this text a useful reference tool.
Chapter 1 Introduction to MATLAB
Chapter 2 MATLAB Basics
Chapter 3 Branching Statements and Program Design
Chapter 4 Loops
Chapter 5 User-Defined Functions
Chapter 6 Additional Data Types and Plot Types
Chapter 7 Cell Arrays, Structures, and Handle Graphics