From Zero to MATLAB Hero in Three Courses.. Gain a solid foundation in computer programming and become a MATLAB expert.

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MATLAB Programming for Engineers and Scientists SpecializationVanderbilt University

What you will learn

Computer programming in general and the MATLAB language in particular.

Advanced MATLAB features such as the App Designer, Live Scripts and Object-Oriented Programming.

Program efficiency and an introduction to algorithm complexity.

Image processing, data visualization and an introduction to machine learning.

Skills you will gain

MatlabData AnalysisObject-Oriented Programming (OOP)Image ProcessingComputer ProgrammingProblem SolvingProgramming Language

About this Specialization

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This Specialization aims to take learners with little to no programming experience to being able to create MATLAB programs that solve real-world problems in engineering and the sciences. The focus is on computer programming in general, but the numerous language features that make MATLAB uniquely suited to engineering and scientific computing are also covered in depth. Topics presented range from basic programming concepts in the first course, through more advanced techniques including recursion, program efficiency, Object Oriented Programming, graphical user interfaces in the second course, to data and image analysis, data visualization and machine learning in the third course.

Applied Learning Project

The Specialization includes two projects. The first one is the final project of the second course. It is about creating an object oriented application with a graphical user interface that visualizes COVID-19 related data from around the world. The second project is part of the third course and it focuses on image processing.

Learner Career Outcomes

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Beginner Level

No prior experience required.

Approximately 6 months to complete

Suggested pace of 5 hours/week

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Subtitles: English, Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, Spanish

Learner Career Outcomes

21%

Started a new career after completing this specialization.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online courses

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible Schedule

Set and maintain flexible deadlines.

Beginner Level

No prior experience required.

Approximately 6 months to complete

Suggested pace of 5 hours/week

English

Subtitles: English, Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, Spanish

How the Specialization Works

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Hands-on Project

Every Specialization includes a hands-on project. You'll need to successfully finish the project(s) to complete the Specialization and earn your certificate. If the Specialization includes a separate course for the hands-on project, you'll need to finish each of the other courses before you can start it.

Earn a Certificate

When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

There are 3 Courses in this Specialization

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Course 1

Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

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This course teaches computer programming to those with little to no previous experience. It uses the programming system and language called MATLAB to do so because it is easy to learn, versatile and very useful for engineers and other professionals. MATLAB is a special-purpose language that is an excellent choice for writing moderate-size programs that solve problems involving the manipulation of numbers. The design of the language makes it possible to write a powerful program in a few lines. The problems may be relatively complex, while the MATLAB programs that solve them are relatively simple: relative, that is, to the equivalent program written in a general-purpose language, such as C++ or Java. As a result, MATLAB is being used in a wide variety of domains from the natural sciences, through all disciplines of engineering, to finance, and beyond, and it is heavily used in industry. Hence, a solid background in MATLAB is an indispensable skill in today’s job market.

Nevertheless, this course is not a MATLAB tutorial. It is an introductory programming course that uses MATLAB to illustrate general concepts in computer science and programming. Students who successfully complete this course will become familiar with general concepts in computer science, gain an understanding of the general concepts of programming, and obtain a solid foundation in the use of MATLAB. Students taking the course will get a MATLAB Online license free of charge for the duration of the course. The students are encouraged to consult the eBook that this course is based on. More information about these resources can be found on the Resources menu on the right.

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Course 2

Mastering Programming with MATLAB

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The course builds on the foundation laid by the first course of the Specialization called “Introduction to Programming with MATLAB.” It covers more advanced programming concepts such as recursion, vectorization, function handles, algorithm efficiency and others. At the same time, it presents many features that make MATLAB a powerful programming environment for engineering and scientific computing, such as its support for object oriented programming, the new user interface design environment and Live Scripts.

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Course 3

Introduction to Data, Signal, and Image Analysis with MATLAB

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Welcome to Introduction to Data, Signal, and Image Analysis with MATLAB!

MATLAB is an extremely versatile programming language for data, signal, and image analysis tasks. This course provides an introduction on how to use MATLAB for data, signal, and image analysis. After completing the course, learners will understand how machine learning methods can be used in MATLAB for data classification and prediction; how to perform data visualization, including data visualization for high dimensional datasets; how to perform image processing and analysis methods, including image filtering and image segmentation; and how to perform common signal analysis tasks, including filter design and frequency analysis.

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Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, located in Nashville, Tenn., is a private research university and medical center offering a full-range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.

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Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
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How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
4 months
What background knowledge is necessary?
High school math
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
Yes
Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
No
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
You will be able to write MATLAB programs that will help you with your career or studies in numerous engineering and science fields

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