Math 426 - Introduction to Mathematical Software Packages: Matlab
Winter 2002 - Matthias K. Gobbert
Section 9101 - Schedule Number 0038
Important Information on the Class Schedule
NOTE: For important schedule information, follow the link to the
schedule!
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http://www.math.umbc.edu/~gobbert.
Grading Information
Homework scores and preliminary grades
ordered by the last four digits of your student number:
scores and grades
Basic Information
- Matthias K. Gobbert,
Math/Psyc 416, (410) 455-2404, gobbert@math.umbc.edu,
office hours: MTTh 04:00-05:00 p.m. or by appointment
- Lectures: Please see the schedule
for the lecture times and important information!
Room: ECS 104 (PC instructional computer lab).
- Prerequisites: Math 152, Math 221, CMSC 201, or instructor approval.
- Textbook:
Desmond J. Higham and Nicholas J. Higham,
Matlab Guide, SIAM, 2000.
A copy of the textbook is on reserve in the library.
Homepage of the textbook
including a list of errors.
- Grading policy:
Homework
| Final Exam
|
50%
| 50%
|
The homework is weighted so heavily, because it includes the
computer assignments that are vital to understanding the course material.
See the general policies and procedures for more information.
Overview
Matlab is a professional software package designed to implement mathematical
ideas on a high level. It is widely used in industrial companies, government
agencies, and educational institutions for rapid prototyping and teaching.
Its main popularity roots in its intuitive interactive interface combined
with reliable numerical algorithms and professional graphics capabilities.
This class is designed to provide a thorough introduction to programming
and the use of high-level software packages using the example of Matlab.
We will start by introducing basic data structures and programming elements.
Then we will work our way up to higher-level programming structures
such as scripts and functions. The second half of the course covers
on Matlab's extensive two- and three-dimensional graphics capabilities.
Additionally, we will discuss selected features from the Symbolic Math Toolbox
and the IEEE standard for floating-point numbers, if time permits.
The class meetings will typically consist of an integration of lecture and
supervised lab work. Active participation in both aspects is vital to
learning the material.
Information for Download
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functionality of your browser to save the data to a file. Or use the
right mouse button to directly save the file without opening it first.
The details may vary depending on your browser software and operating
system. Contact me if there is a persisting problem.
Homework 1
Homework 4
Other Information
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By enrolling in this course, each student assumes the responsibilities of
an active participant in UMBC's scholarly community in which everyone's
academic work and behavior are held to the highest standards of honesty.
Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and helping others to commit these acts
are all forms of academic dishonesty, and they are wrong. Academic
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not limited to, suspension or dismissal.
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This page version 2.6, January 2002.