Topic outline

  • Module 7

    Module 7: Symbolic toolbox

    Learning Objectives/Outcomes

    By the end of this module you will be able to:

    1. Use the Symbolic Toolbox to solve single and simultaneous symbolic equations.
    2. Be able to graph symbolic equations using ezplot
    3. Understand the advantages/disadvantages of the three types of graphing in MATLAB - plot, fplot, ezplot3
    4. Use the variable substitution & expression evaluation commands
    5. Perform symbolic differentiation and integration.

     

    Activities

    To help you master this topic we have a series of activities for you to complete over a 1 week period. Please allow at least hours to complete these activities. All links will open in a new window.

     

    1READING
    Read pages 41-54 of your Introduction to MATLAB booklet. If you have any questions about variables within MATLAB, please raise this in this discussion forum.

     

    2DEMONSTRATION
    Please watch these demonstration videos.

    If you have any questions about this please raise this in this discussion forum.

     

    3PRACTICAL
    Your last practical allows you to explore the differences and functionality within MATLAB's Symbolic Toolbox. If you have any questions about this practical, please raise this in this discussion forum. Create a response document using this word document template. Submit your completed response document for formative feedback.