Course Number / Section:	CIS 1053 / 001
Course Title:	Programming in Matlab
Instructor:	Dr. Anthony Hughes
Office:	Wachman Hall, Room 1039.
Email:	hughes@temple.edu.
Phone:	215-204-7910.
Course Web Page: Web Site for Complete Syllabus:	http://www.cis.temple.edu/~hughes/cs61c07.html http://www.cis.temple.edu/~hughes/cs61syll.pdf
Prerequisites:	Grade of C or better in Mathematics 1021 (C073) or higher, or placement into Mathematics 1022 (C074)
Textbook(s):	Introduction to Scientific Computation and Programming. Daniel T. Kaplan Thompson Brooks/Cole

Course Goals:

This course introduces to students the use of a high-level programming language, Matlab, for scientific problem solving with applications and examples from mathematics, statistics and the natural sciences. At the end of the semester, each student will give a presentation on a topic covered in the course.

Topics Covered:

The first part of the course introduces the basic features of Matlab including data structures, control structures and functions. The second part is devoted to programming projects.

Attendance Policy:

Class attendance is MANDATORY. Absences for legitimate professional activities and illnesses are acceptable only if prior notice is given to the instructor by e-mail or phone.  Scheduling conflicts with your work, extra-curricular activities, or any other such activities is not a valid excuse.