MatLab Assignment 1 -- Turn in on January 20 (Wednesday)

--- Get to Know MatLab


  1. Follow instructions given in the handout (1) to start MatLab.
  2. At prompt >>, type demo and follow the instructions given in Expo Map Window to visit the following. The MiniCommand Window displays MatLab commands used for the example. Get to know what MatLab can do, and what and how commands are used.
  3. Read through the handout and try out some commands discussed in the handout.
  4. Write a short report (at least 5 sentences) to tell me what you think about MatLab
    1. as a mathematical software in general; and
    2. as a tool for courses in mathematical sciences.