This Specialization is designed for learners with little to no programming experience and teaches them to create MATLAB programs that solve real-world engineering and scientific problems. While the focus is on general computer programming principles, the courses also provide in-depth coverage of MATLAB's unique features for engineering and scientific computing. The first course covers basic programming concepts. The second course teaches techniques for using ChatGPT to program more productively. The third course explores more advanced topics including recursion, program efficiency, Object-Oriented Programming, and graphical user interfaces. The fourth course focuses on data and image analysis, data visualization, and machine learning.
MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists Specialization
MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists Specialization
From Zero to MATLAB Hero in Four Courses.. Gain a solid foundation in computer programming and become a MATLAB expert.
Instructors: Jack Noble
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Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Computer programming in general and the MATLAB language in particular.
How to use tools like ChatGPT to program more productively.
Advanced MATLAB features such as the App Designer, Live Scripts and Object-Oriented Programming.
Image processing, data visualization and an introduction to machine learning.
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Skills you'll gain
- Dimensionality Reduction
- Computer Programming
- Classification And Regression Tree (CART)
- Image Analysis
- Algorithms
- Data Analysis
- AI Personalization
- Machine Learning Methods
- Data Processing
- Debugging
- Scatter Plots
- Data Visualization Software
- Histogram
- Programming Principles
- Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
- User Interface (UI)
- Applied Machine Learning
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Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
You will learn fundamental computer programming concepts such as variables, control structures, functions and many others.
You will learn about various data types and how to handle them in MATLAB.
You will learn the powerful support MATLAb provides for working with matrices.
You will learn about file input/output.
Skills you'll gain
Matlab, Computer Programming, File Management, Plot (Graphics), Debugging, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Mathematical Software, Computer Science, Development Environment, Problem Solving, Data Import/Export, and Engineering Calculations
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Prompt Engineering, Matlab, ChatGPT, Debugging, Code Review, AI Personalization, LLM Application, and Integrated Development Environments
What you'll learn
You will learn advanced concepts related to functions such as recursion and function handles.
You will learn how to write efficient programs.
You will learn the basics of Object Oriented Programming.
You will learn to write Live Scripts and create professional graphical user interfaces.
Skills you'll gain
Matlab, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), and Engineering Analysis
What you'll learn
Learners will understand how signals, images, and data are represented and manipulated in MATLAB
Learners will gain experience with methods for data visualization, including high dimensional datasets in MATLAB
Learners will apply machine learning methods for data classification and prediction in MATLAB
Learners will learn essential signal frequency analysis and image processing methods in MATLAB
Skills you'll gain
Matlab, Image Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Histogram, Applied Machine Learning, Data Visualization Software, Digital Communications, Machine Learning Methods, Computer Vision, and Data Processing
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4 months
High school math
After the first course, you can take the rest in any order, but we recommend the order specified.
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