CSE4421/5324 Lab 01

Thu Jan 10 11:30-13:30

Introduction

The purpose of this lab is to ensure that students are familiar with using Matlab for problem solving and programming so that subsequent labs and assignments can be completed successfully.

There are two parts to this lab. The first part is a Matlab tutorial, which must be completed prior to the first lab. The second part is a lab exercise in Matlab that must be submitted at the end of the first lab session.

Before the First Scheduled Lab

Time required: Approximately 2.5 hours

Complete the Matlab tutorial that shows you how to use the Matlab environment, solve problems using Matlab (including publishing Matlab programs to formats such as HTML and PowerPoint), and program in Matlab. It is possible to complete the tutorial without running Matlab, but you should consider running Matlab simultaneously with the tutorial.

If you are familiar with Matlab (creating functions and scripts, programming, problem solving, and publishing Matlab programs to HTML) then you might be able to skip this step. Even if you are familiar with Matlab, you should consider reviewing the tutorial (especially the Publishing Matlab Programs segment).

Otherwise, register for an account with MathWorks at http://www.mathworks.com/academia/student_center/tutorials/register.html and complete the interactive tutorials (MATLAB On-Ramp, MATLAB for Problem Solving, and Programming in MATLAB).

During the Lab

This lab requires you write some Matlab functions, write a Matlab script that uses the functions, and publish the script and its output to HTML.

The lab activity will be posted the day of the lab.