Mathematics Laboratory

Code	13902
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	3
Workload	PL(30H)
Scientific area	Mathematics
Entry requirements	Not applicable.
Learning outcomes	With this curricular unit, it is intended that the student obtain computational tools that will assist him in the accomplishment of practical activities (experimental and laboratory). At the end of this curricular unit the student should be able to: a) perform simple mathematical operations with scalars, vector s or matrices; b) solve simple problems by exploring the symbolic and graphical capabilities of the computer; c) programming small routines. d) perform data analysis, treatment and visualization routines; e) plan experimental activities in a research logic.
Syllabus	1. Introduction to Matlab 1.1. Operations and basic functions 1.2. Numerical variables 1.3. Vectors and matrices 1.4. 2D and 3D graphics 2. Symbolic calculation 2.1. Symbolic variables 2.2. Symbolic expressions 2.3. Limits 2.4. Derivatives and primitives 2.5. Sums 2.6. Differential equations 3. Introduction to programming 3.1. Scripts and functions 3.2. Loops 3.3. Conditionals 4. Data analysis and processing 4.1. Introduction to descriptive statistics 4.2. Probability distributions 4.3. Statistical inference
Main Bibliography	- Slides prepared by the teacher available at Moodle. - V. Morais & C. Vieira, “MATLAB - Curso Completo”, FCA, 2003 - Stormy Attaway, “Matlab: a Practical Introduction to Programm ing and Problem Solving”, Elsevier, Canada, 2009 - Amos Gilat, “MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications, 6 edition”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2017
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.