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MATLAB Programming for Engineers 7th edition

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Stephen J. Chapman
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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  • Chapter 1: Introduction to MATLAB
    • 1.1: The Advantages of MATLAB
    • 1.2: Disadvantages of MATLAB
    • 1.3: The MATLAB Environment (1)
    • 1.4: Using MATLAB as a Calculator (5)
    • 1.5: MATLAB Script Files (6)
    • 1.6: Summary
    • 1.7: Exercises
    • 1: Chapter Quiz (20)

  • Chapter 2: MATLAB Basics
    • 2.1: Variables and Arrays (2)
    • 2.2: Creating and Initializing Variables in MATLAB (2)
    • 2.3: Multidimensional Arrays
    • 2.4: Subarrays
    • 2.5: Special Values
    • 2.6: Displaying Output Data (1)
    • 2.7: Data Files
    • 2.8: Scalar and Array Operations (3)
    • 2.9: Hierarchy of Operations (1)
    • 2.10: Built-in MATLAB Functions
    • 2.11: Introduction to Plotting (1)
    • 2.12: Examples (16)
    • 2.13: MATLAB Applications: Vector Mathematics (4)
    • 2.14: MATLAB Applications: Matrix Operations and Simultaneous Equations (1)
    • 2.15: Debugging MATLAB Programs
    • 2.16: Summary
    • 2.17: Exercises
    • 2: Chapter Quiz (20)

  • Chapter 3: Two-Dimensional Plots
    • 3.1: A Note on Character Arrays vs. Strings in Plots
    • 3.2: Additional Plotting Features for Two-Dimensional Plots (8)
    • 3.3: Polar Plots (3)
    • 3.4: Annotating and Saving Plots (1)
    • 3.5: Additional Types of Two-Dimensional Plots (3)
    • 3.6: Using the plot Function with Two-Dimensional Arrays
    • 3.7: Plots with Two yAxes (7)
    • 3.8: Summary
    • 3.9: Exercises
    • 3: Chapter Quiz (19)

  • Chapter 4: Branching Statements and Program Design
    • 4.1: Introduction to Top-Down Design Techniques
    • 4.2: Use of Pseudocode
    • 4.3: The Logical Data Type (1)
    • 4.4: Branches (11)
    • 4.5: More on Debugging MATLAB Programs
    • 4.6: Code Sections
    • 4.7: MATLAB Applications: Roots of Polynomials (2)
    • 4.8: Summary
    • 4.9: Exercises
    • 4: Chapter Quiz (20)

  • Chapter 5: Loops and Vectorization
    • 5.1: The while Loop (2)
    • 5.2: The for Loop (33)
    • 5.3: Logical Arrays and Vectorization (2)
    • 5.4: The MATLAB Profiler
    • 5.5: Additional Examples
    • 5.6: The textread Function (1)
    • 5.7: MATLAB Applications: Statistical Functions
    • 5.8: MATLAB Applications: Curve Fitting and Interpolation (2)
    • 5.9: Summary
    • 5.10: Exercises
    • 5: Chapter Quiz (20)

  • Chapter 6: Basic User-Defined Functions
    • 6.1: Introduction to MATLAB Functions (1)
    • 6.2: Variable Passing in MATLAB: The Pass-By-Value Scheme (17)
    • 6.3: Optional Arguments (1)
    • 6.4: Sharing Data Using Global Memory (20)
    • 6.5: Preserving Data Between Calls to a Function
    • 6.6: Built-in MATLAB Functions: Sorting Functions (3)
    • 6.7: Built-in MATLAB Functions: Random Number Functions
    • 6.8: Summary
    • 6.9: Exercises
    • 6: Chapter Quiz (21)

  • Chapter 7: Advanced Features of User-Defined Functions
    • 7.1: Function Functions (2)
    • 7.2: Function Handles (2)
    • 7.3: Functions eval and feval
    • 7.4: Local Functions, Private Functions, and Nested Functions (17)
    • 7.5: An Example Application: Solving Ordinary Differential Equations (3)
    • 7.6: Anonymous Functions (4)
    • 7.7: Recursive Functions (1)
    • 7.8: Plotting Functions
    • 7.9: Histograms (3)
    • 7.10: An Example Application: Numerical Integration
    • 7.11: Summary
    • 7.12: Exercises
    • 7: Chapter Quiz (20)

  • Chapter 8: Complex Numbers and 3D Plots
    • 8.1: Complex Data (10)
    • 8.2: Multidimensional Arrays
    • 8.3: Gallery of MATLAB Plots (13)
    • 8.4: Line Plots
    • 8.5: Discrete Data Plots
    • 8.6: Polar Plots
    • 8.7: Contour Plots
    • 8.8: Surface and Mesh Plots
    • 8.9: Pie Charts, Bar Plots, and Histograms
    • 8.10: Color Order, Color Maps, and Color Bars
    • 8.11: Summary
    • 8.12: Exercises
    • 8: Chapter Quiz (21)

  • Chapter 9: Additional Data Types
    • 9.1: Character Arrays versus Strings
    • 9.2: Character Arrays
    • 9.3: Strings
    • 9.4: Character Functions (10)
    • 9.5: Summary of Character Array and String Functions
    • 9.6: The single Data Type
    • 9.7: Integer Data Types (1)
    • 9.8: Limitations of the single and Integer Data Types
    • 9.8: The datetime and duration Data Types (4)
    • 9.10: Summary
    • 9.11: Exercises
    • 9: Chapter Quiz (20)

  • Chapter 10: Sparse Arrays, Cell Arrays, Structures, and Tables
    • 10.1: Sparse Arrays
    • 10.2: Cell Arrays (10)
    • 10.3: Structures (8)
    • 10.4: Tables (3)
    • 10.5: Summary
    • 10.6: Exercises
    • 10: Chapter Quiz (20)

  • Chapter 11: Input/Output Functions
    • 11.1: The textread Function
    • 11.2: More about the load and save Commands
    • 11.3: An Introduction to MATLAB File Processing (1)
    • 11.4: File Opening and Closing
    • 11.5: Binary I/O Functions (1)
    • 11.6: Formatted I/O Functions (7)
    • 11.7: Comparing Formatted and Binary I/O Functions
    • 11.8: File Positioning and Status Functions (4)
    • 11.9: The textscan Function (1)
    • 11.10: Function uiimport Function
    • 11.11: Summary
    • 11.12: Exercises
    • 11: Chapter Quiz (20)

  • Chapter 12: User-Defined Classes and Object-Oriented Programming
    • 12.1: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
    • 12.2: The Structure of a MATLAB Class
    • 12.3: Value Classes Versus Handle Classes
    • 12.4: Destructors: The delete Method
    • 12.5: Access Methods and Access Controls (8)
    • 12.6: Static Methods
    • 12.7: Defining Class Methods in Separate Files
    • 12.8: Overriding Operators
    • 12.9: Events and Listeners
    • 12.10: Exceptions
    • 12.11: Superclasses and Subclasses (1)
    • 12.12: Summary (1)
    • 12.13: Exercises
    • 12: Chapter Quiz (20)

  • Chapter 13: Handle Graphics and Animation
    • 13.1: Handle Graphics (1)
    • 13.2: The MATLAB Graphics System
    • 13.3: Object Handles
    • 13.4: Examining and Changing Object Properties (4)
    • 13.5: Using set to List Possible Property Values
    • 13.6: User-Defined Data
    • 13.7: Finding Objects
    • 13.8: Selecting Objects with the Mouse (4)
    • 13.9: Position and Units
    • 13.10: Printer Positions
    • 13.11: Default and Factory Properties
    • 13.12: Restoring Default Properties
    • 13.13: Graphics Object Properties
    • 13.14: Animations and Movies (3)
    • 13.15: Summary
    • 13.16: Exercises
    • 13: Chapter Quiz (20)

  • Chapter 14: MATLAB Apps and Graphical User Interfaces
    • 14.1: How a Graphical User Interface Works (2)
    • 14.2: Creating and Displaying a Graphical User Interface (2)
    • 14.3: Object Properties
    • 14.4: Additional Containers: Panels, Tab Groups, and Button Groups (6)
    • 14.5: Dialog Boxes (1)
    • 14.6: Menus (7)
    • 14.7: Summary
    • 14.8: Exercises
    • 14: Chapter Quiz (20)


Experience the cutting-edge of MATLAB® programming with the 7th Edition of Chapman's MATLAB® Programming for Engineers! Updated to reflect MATLAB® R2022b and GUI Apps, this edition features an innovative eBook Reader with an integrated educational IDE, offering auto-graded coding assignments that enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With expanded applications, new end-of-chapter exercises, plus updated equivalents Histgram, PolarPlot and Narginchk, this edition ensures students stay up to date. Enhanced discussions on MATLAB® plot types, data structures, and object-oriented programming, along with effective learning aids like "Good Programming" and "Programming Pitfall" boxes, guide students towards mastering clean, efficient programming. The first nine chapters support and provide a primary resource for today's introduction to programming and problem-solving course for first-year engineering students. The remaining chapters address more advanced topics, such as I/O, object-oriented programming and Graphical User Interfaces ensuring a valuable reference tool for engineering students or practicing engineers using MATLAB®.

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Chapter 6: Basic User-Defined Functions
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Chapter 8: Complex Numbers and 3D Plots
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Chapter 10: Sparse Arrays, Cell Arrays, Structures, and Tables
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