Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists Third Edition Brian D. Hahn, Daniel T. Valentine This text presents MATLAB both as a mathematical tool and a programming language, giving a concise and easy to master introduction to its potential and power. Stressing the importance of a structured approach to problem solving, the text gives a step-by-step method for program design and algorithm development. The fundamentals of MATLAB are illustrated throughout with many examples form a wide range of familiar scientific and engineering areas, as well as from everyday life. Features: * Includes MATLAB Version 7.2, Release 2006a. * Numerous simple exercises provide hands-on learning of MATLAB's functions * A new chapter on dynamical systems shows how a structured approach is used to solve more complex problems * Common errors and pitfalls highlighted * Concise introduction to useful topics for solving problems in later engineering and science courses; vectors as arrays, arrays of characters, GUIs, advanced graphics, simulations and numerical methods * Text and graphics in four colour * Extensive instructor support Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists is an ideal textbook for a first course on MATLAB or an engineering problem-solving course using MATLAB, as well as a self-learning tutorial for students and professionals expected to learn and apply MATLAB for themselves.