Introduction to Programming in MATLAB
6.094
Lecture 1: Variables, Scripts, and Operations
Danilo Šćepanović
IAP 2010
Course Layout
• Lectures
1: 2: 3: 4: 5:
Variables, Scripts and Operations Visualization and Programming Solving Equations, Fitting Images, Animations, Advanced Methods Optional: Symbolic Math, Simulink
Course Layout
• Problem Sets / Office Hours
One per day, should take about 3 hours to do Submit doc or pdf (include code, figures) No set office hours but available by email
• Requirements for passing
Attend all lectures Complete all problem sets (-, √, +)
• Prerequisites
Basic familiarity with programming Basic linear algebra, differential equations, and probability
Outline
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Getting Started Scripts Making Variables Manipulating Variables Basic Plotting
Getting Started
• To get MATLAB Student Version for yourself » https://msca.mit.edu/cgi-bin/matlab
Use VPN client to enable off-campus access Note: MIT certificates are required
• Open up MATLAB for Windows
Through the START Menu
• On Athena » add matlab » matlab &
Current directory
Workspace
Command Window
Command History
Courtesy of The MathWorks, Inc. Used with permission.
Making Folders
• Use folders to keep your programs organized
• To make a new folder, click the ‘Browse’ button next to ‘Current Directory’
• Click the ‘Make New Folder’ button, and change the name of the folder. Do NOT use spaces in folder names. In the MATLAB folder, make two new folders: IAPMATLAB\day1 • Highlight the folder you just made and click ‘OK’ • The current directory is now the folder you just created • To see programs outside the current directory, they should be in the Path. Use File-> Set Path to add folders to the path
Customization
• File Preferences
Allows you personalize your MATLAB experience
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MATLAB Basics
• MATLAB can be thought of as a...