På Svenska

EL1150 Introductory Matlab Course 1.5 credits

Introduktionskurs till Matlab

In this course you will learn how to use Matlab as an effective tool in science and engineering. From the course content: The possibilities and limitations in Matlab, syntax and interactive computations, programming in Matlab, visualisation, optimizing code for fast computations.

  • Educational level

    First cycle

  • Academic level (A-D)

    A

  • Subject area

    Electrical Engineering
    Techonology

  • Grade scale

    P, F

Course offerings

Spring 13 CELTE, TSCRM for programme students

Autumn 13 CELTE, TSCRM for programme students

Learning outcomes

The course will give the fundamental knowledge and practical abilities in MATLAB required to effectively utilize this tool in technical numerical computations and visualisation in other courses. After the course you will be

  • Able to use Matlab for interactive computations.
  • Familiar with memory and file management in Matlab.
  • Able to generate plots and export this for use in reports and presentations.
  • Able to program scripts and functions using the Matlab development environment.
  • Able to use basic flow controls (if-else, for, while).
  • Familiar with strings and matrices and their use.

Course main content

Syntax and ineractive computations, programming in Matlab using scripts and functions, rudimentary algebra and analysis. One- and two-dimensional graphical presentations. Examples on engineering applications.

Eligibility

Basic eligibility

Literature

Bergman, N. and F. Gustafsson. Matlab for Engineers – Explained. Springer Verlag 2003.

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 1.5 credits, grade scale: P, F

Requirements for final grade

Approved take-home exam

Offered by

EES/Automatic Control

Contact

Elling W. Jacobsen

Examiner

Håkan Hjalmarsson <hjalmars@kth.se>

Supplementary information

Replaces 2E1215

Version

Course plan valid from: Spring 12.
Examination information valid from: Autumn 07.