Assuming no knowledge of programming, this book presents both programming concepts and MATLAB's built-in functions, providing a perfect platform for exploiting MATLAB's extensive capabilities for tackling engineering problems. It starts with programming concepts such as variables, assignments, input/output, and selection statements, moves onto loops and then solves problems using both the 'programming concept' and the 'power of MATLAB' side-by-side. In-depth coverage is given to input/output, a topic that is fundamental to many engineering applications.

- Presents programming concepts and MATLAB built-in functions side-by-side, giving students the ability to program efficiently
   and exploit the power of MATLAB to solve problems.
- In depth coverage of file input/output, a topic essential for many engineering applications
- Systematic, step-by-step approach, building on concepts throughout the book, facilitating easier learning
- Sections on 'common pitfalls' and 'programming guidelines' direct students towards best practice

Part I Programming and Problem Solving Using MATLAB
Chapter 1 Introduction to MATLAB
Chapter 2 Introduction to MATLAB Programming
Chapter 3 Selection Statements
Chapter 4 Looping
Chapter 5 MATLAB Programs
, etc.

Part II Applications
Chapter 10 MATLAB Plots
Chapter 11 Solving Systems of Linear Algebraic Equations
Chapter 12 Basic Statistics, Searching, and Sorting
Chapter 13 Sights and Sounds
Chapter 14 Advanced Mathematics