Introduction to Computing for Mathematics and Statistics

Basic MATLAB

Person teaching this course is Minas Spetsakis
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EECS 1560
Intro to Computing for Math and Statistics

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Sep 7 2017
Course Description

The objectives of this course is the introduction of the Matlab software environment, including its use for solving simple problems and the introduction of the programming principles that underlie programming in any environment including loops, encapsulation, efficiency, debugging and algorithms. More specifically:
Overview of the platform and its interface
Syntax, data types, variables
Programming in Matlab
Input, output
Basic matrix operations, statistics
Plotting
Sorting, searching, recursion
Random numbers
Lecture Hours
Mon. and Fri. 11:30am-12:30pm Curtis Lect. Hall B
Lab Hours Lab Session 1:
Tue 1:00-4:00pm South Ross 110
Lab Hours Lab Session 2:
Thu 1:00-4:00pm South Ross 110
Tests
There will be a midterm worth 25% and a final worth 47%. The midterm will cover material up to the lecture before the midterm and it will be in-class. The final will cover all the material in the course and will be during the regular exam period.
Lab Assignments.
There will be a total of ten labs 8 of which (L1, L2, L3, L4, L6, L7, L8, L9) have a graded programming component and a few multiple choice questions. The seven best of the eight are worth 4% each. The extra lab is meant to make up for a sick day. Due to the nature of the labs there will be no other make-up lab. Labs 5 and 10 are review labs before the midterm and final respectively.
We will be using Moodle and the lab will be in exam mode, meaning that internet, USB, etc are restricted.
You do not need to purchase the software since Dept. of Math provides matlab on their computers and can be accessed through webfas. There is also a student version that Matlab sells at lower price.
During the lab you can have any non-electronic aid you want, (any printout, the text, a different Matlab text, handwritten notes etc). No electronic devices (other than a non-smart digital watch).
Text

Matlab: An introduction with Applications, by Amos Gilat, Sixth Edition, Wiley. If you have the fifth edition already it is also OK.

Last Modified: Sep 5 2018
EECS1560
EECS 1560
Intro to Computing for Math and Statistics

Syllabus
Notes
Notices
Dates
FAQs
Contact Info
Last Modified:
Sep 7 2017

Important Dates

Date

Fri. Sep. 6 First lecture

Mon. Oct. 14 Reading week starts

Fri. Oct. 18 Reading week ends

Mon. Oct. 21 Review for midterm

Fri. Oct. 25 Midterm (it will be in a different classroom)

Fri. Nov. 8 Last day to drop a course without a grade

Mon. Dec. 2 Last lecture (review for Final)

Tue. Dec. 3 Last day of classes.

For more (and more reliable) date information, please visit the York U. official site.
Lab Weeks

We have ten labs in this course. Two of the labs are review labs.

Lab 01 Date Lab 02 Date Content

Tue. Sep. 10 Thu. Sep. 12 Lab 1
Tue. Sep. 17 Thu. Sep. 19 Lab 2
Tue. Sep. 24 Thu. Sep. 24 Lab 3
Tue. Oct. 1 Thu. Oct. 3 Lab 4
Tue. Oct. 8 Thu. Oct. 10 Lab Review
Tue. Oct. 22 Thu. Oct. 24 Lab 6
Tue. Oct. 29 Thu. Oct. 31 Lab 7
Tue. Nov. 5 Thu. Nov. 7 Lab 8
Tue. Nov. 12 Thu. Nov. 14 Lab 9
Tue. Nov. 19 Thu. Nov. 21 Lab Review

Last Modified: Nov 9 2018
EECS1560
EECS 1560
Intro to Computing for Math and Statistics

Syllabus
Notes
Notices
Dates
FAQs
Contact Info
Last Modified:
Sep 7 2017
Contact information for Minas Spetsakis

Office: Lassonde Bldg 3049
electronic: minas at cse dot etc
telphone ext 77886
Office hours: My office hours are Mon. and Fri. 12:30-1:00pm and Mon. and Wed. 4:00-4:30. I will also come to most labs. Normally my office hours are in my office, but since they are after my lectures, students prefer to ask questions outside the classroom, I may be late to go back to my office.
Whenever I do not have another student or faculty in my office, just knock the door. I'll do my best to answer at least short questions. Of course you can always e-mail me a short question or a request for an appointment.
Last Modified: Sep 6 2018
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