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MATLAB Academy

MATLAB Onramp

MathWorks via MATLAB Academy

Overview

  • Course Overview: Familiarize yourself with the course.
  • Commands: Enter commands in MATLAB to perform calculations and create variables.
  • MATLAB Desktop and Editor: Write and save your own MATLAB programs.
  • Vectors and Matrices: Create MATLAB variables that contain multiple elements.
  • Indexing into and Modifying Arrays: Use indexing to extract and modify rows, columns, and elements of MATLAB arrays.
  • Array Calculations: Perform calculations on entire arrays at once.
  • Calling Functions: Call functions to obtain multiple outputs.
  • Obtaining Help: Use the MATLAB documentation to discover information about MATLAB features.
  • Plotting Data: Visualize variables using MATLAB's plotting functions.
  • Importing Data: Bring data from external files into MATLAB.
  • Logical Arrays: Use logical expressions to help you to extract elements of interest from MATLAB arrays.
  • Programming: Write programs that execute code based upon some condition.
  • Final Project: Bring together concepts that you have learned with a project.
  • Conclusion: Learn next steps and give feedback on the course.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview
  • Entering Commands
  • Naming Variables
  • Saving and Loading Variables
  • Using Built-in Functions and Constants
  • MATLAB Desktop and Editor
  • The MATLAB Editor
  • Running Scripts
  • Debugging MATLAB Code
  • Manually Entering Arrays
  • Creating Evenly-Spaced Vectors
  • Array Creation Functions
  • Indexing into Arrays
  • Extracting Multiple Elements
  • Changing Values in Arrays
  • Performing Array Operations on Vectors
  • Obtaining Multiple Outputs from Function Calls
  • Obtaining Help
  • Plotting Vectors
  • Annotating Plots
  • Import Tool
  • Importing Data as a Table
  • Logical Indexing
  • Programming Constructs
  • Decision Branching
  • For Loops
  • Project - Stellar Motion
  • Project - Stellar Motion II
  • Additional Resources
  • Survey

Taught by

Renee Bach

Reviews

4.7 rating, based on 11 Class Central reviews

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  • Muhammad Jahanzeb
    I thoroughly enjoyed the MATLAB course, finding it both insightful and practical. Exploring its robust capabilities for data analysis, visualization, and problem-solving was particularly engaging. The hands-on approach helped solidify my understanding of complex concepts, and I appreciated how the course catered to both beginners and those looking to deepen their MATLAB proficiency. Learning to write efficient scripts and utilize powerful toolboxes has undoubtedly enhanced my skill set, making MATLAB an invaluable tool for my academic and professional pursuits. I look forward to applying what I've learned in future projects and continuing to explore its endless possibilities.
  • Shantanu Kaushik
    it was an amazing course for beginners to work and learn the basic idea and working of MATLAB. I recently completed the "MATLAB for Beginners" course, and I must say it exceeded my expectations in several ways. Whether you're new to programming or looking to expand your skills into scientific computing, this course offers a robust introduction to MATLAB. The course covers a comprehensive range of topics, starting with the basics such as variables, arrays, and basic operations, and gradually progresses to more advanced concepts like plotting, functions, and file handling. Each module is well-structured and builds upon previous lessons, ensuring a smooth learning curve.
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    Sahil Mugale
    MATLAB Onramp is an excellent resource for beginners who want to get started with MATLAB. It is user-friendly, interactive, and free, making it an ideal first step for anyone looking to learn MATLAB for their studies or career. While it is limited to basic functionality, it lays a solid foundation, and learners can easily move on to more advanced resources once they’re comfortable with the basics. If you’re looking to dive into MATLAB without any prior experience, MATLAB Onramp is a great place to start.
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    SELVA PRAKASH
    easy to learn .good one for beginners .best for free certificate but i dont know how to claim the certificate if possible help me. best matlab course u can find on online and dont forget its free of cost. for free courses u can use this site and i dont know why it compeling me to write a review of 100 words atleast .
  • Nine Pavan Kalyan
    Actually this is the best course i have ever learn and also it is easy course

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  • It's so easy and amazing for starting Matlab. it includes variables, logical sentences, and for and if loops. also, there is a hint and answer key. don't worry and only focus on learning. I reviewed my knowledge of Matlab through this course and finished it in under 3 hours.
  • Aleen Pascal
    This course covers the basics of MATLAB, including the IDE, variables, arithmetic, vectors, matrices, and plotting graphs. It’s a great starting point for beginners1
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    Marco
    Easy, well paced and with free certificate. A very good course to get started. Also available in Spanish!
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    Deepanshu Mittal
    It's so easy and amazing for starting Matlab. it includes variables, logical sentences, and for and if loops. also, there is a hint and answer key. I reviewed my knowledge of Matlab through this course and finished it in under 3 hours.
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    Anushka Pathak
    This course is really usefull for beginner and i learn so many things from this course . the things are explain in eassy model and quick to understand
  • Anonymous
    its very important and better understanding its useful in future ECE students must gain this MATLAB knowledge

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