This is the gateway page for the Math 20F MATLAB assignments. Basic information for using MATLAB on campus ACS computers can be found in the first assignment, as well as the FAQ page. In general, though, each lab is self-contained and can be completed without prior MATLAB experience, although some assignments depend on commands learned in previous assignments.

1. Introduction to MATLAB
2. Systems of Linear Equations and Floating-Point Errors
3. Matrix Algebra
4. Elementary Row Operations and LU-Factorization
5. Linear Dependence, Column Space, Null Space, and Bases
6. Change of Basis and Coordinate Transformations
7. Eigenvalues and Determinants
8. Orthogonality and Least Squares

References:

Books:

• Lay, David C. Linear Algebra and Its Applications. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc., 2003.
  This is the textbook for the Math 20F course.

Web Sites:

• http://www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk/history/index.html
  The MacTutor History of Mathematics Archive is a comprehensive reference for information about mathematicians and the history of mathematics.  Biographies of mathematicians mentioned in these assignments are found on this site.
• http://www.math.bcit.ca/examples/index.shtml
  This site is a great resource for finding applications of math to the real world.
• http://www.math.ucsd.edu/
  This is the home page for the UCSD Department of Mathematics.
• http://www.mathworks.com/
  The Mathworks is the creator of MATLAB. Product information and help can be found here.
• http://www-acs.ucsd.edu/
  This is the ACS (Academic Computing Services) home page, containing resources for computing at UCSD.

Acknowledgments:

Last modified:

09/15/2004