Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists [Paperback]

Delores Etter (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0135197031 | ISBN-13: 978-0135197035 | Publication Date: January 8, 1996 | Edition: 1

Best-selling author, Delores Etter, introduces engineering professionals to general problem-solving and design techniques through a five-step process that uses MATLAB. Each chapter is organized around a specific application drawn from a variety of engineering disciplines - that illustrates a particular Matlab capability.

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Best-selling author Delores Etter introduces engineering students to general problem-solving and design techniques through a five-step process that uses MATLAB. Each chapter is organized around a specific application - drawn from a variety of engineering disciplines - that illustrates a particular MATLAB capability. The text is designed as a modular introduction to the basics of MATLAB for use in any class requiring the use of MATLAB.

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Best-selling author, Delores Etter, introduces engineering professionals to general problem-solving and design techniques through a five-step process that uses MATLAB. Each chapter is organized around a specific application drawn from a variety of engineering disciplines - that illustrates a particular Matlab capability.

Product Details

• Paperback: 145 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (January 8, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0135197031
• ISBN-13: 978-0135197035
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,076,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not For Experienced Engineers and Scientists, November 9, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists (Paperback)

While this "text" a good introduction to MATLAB, the title of this book is misleading. There is an introduction to the methodology for solving engineering problems, an indication that this book is intended for an audience not yet familiar with technical problem solving. Further, there is a companion set of instruction materials available from the author. Clearly, the content, format, and style are, in fact, an introduction to MATLAB for college students. Practicing technical people should look for another book. This text is, however, an adaquate introduction for the college student, or someone unfamiliar with solving engineering problems. Not all the capabilities and features of currently available versions of MATLAB are covered. If you are using MATLAB 5.0 or later, again, consider another reference.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unacceptably naiive introduction - worthless, October 9, 2001

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J. Tzavaras (Athens Greece) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists (Paperback)

This book is less than worthless. It merely shows how to use matlab as a fancy calculator. It uses fancy terms in its chapters such as Weather Prediction, Flight Simulator, and what you get is a description of the random number generator !!
Totally unacceptable. You have been warned.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Start-Up Guide, January 31, 1999

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Michael Gordon - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists (Paperback)

Etter's introduction, although written for V4, provides a quick and easy startup for using MATLAB. Starting from the very basics, you'll find your view of MATLAB change from a seemingly-unfriendly application to an effective engineering tool. A must for first time users!