This course introduces the fundamentals of the programming platform of this course, MATLAB. Through MATLAB’s toolboxes, engineers can make use of AI techniques bypassing intricate programming and achieve superior results. After learning this course (3 modules), students will be ready to learn AI techniques using MATLAB in terms of programming skills.
Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI
Fundamental MATLAB Programming for AI
This course is part of Applied AI for Engineers and Scientists: Foundations Specialization
Instructor: Bo Liu
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Learn MATLAB fundamentals, particularly those that are useful for applying AI techniques using MATLAB.
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamentals of the programming platform of this course, MATLAB. Through MATLAB’s toolboxes for engineering and scientific modeling and AI techniques, students can bypass intricate programming and achieve superior results. After learning this module, students will be able to:
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16 videos9 readings1 assignment4 app items1 discussion prompt
This module introduces conditionals and program control, loops, and MATLAB custom functions, followed by two case studies. After learning this module, students will be able to:
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7 videos5 readings1 assignment4 app items1 discussion prompt
This module introduces MATLAB data types and widely used functions in AI programs. Two case studies that are important for AI algorithms for optimization and machine learning in science and engineering are employed to practice students’ MATLAB programming skills and get ready for learning AI. After learning this module, students will be able to:
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9 videos8 readings1 assignment3 app items
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Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
This course is a must for engineers and scientists aiming to harness MATLAB’s powerful tools for AI development ,Clear explanations and hands-on coding sessions made complex concepts intuitive.
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Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
Modules on matrix manipulation and custom functions transformed how I approach data preprocessing for ML models. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
The instructor's examples using real world engineering problems made abstract AI concepts feel totally achievable.
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