WS M 696M/ HWR 696M Using MATLAB® for Data Processing in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences The processing and analysis of some scientific data sets data sets often require the use of technical tools capable of handling large volumes of information and the possibility of programming routines to analyze and model processes associated with the data. For the past couple of years, University of Arizona has offered a free license to the MATLAB® programming language which has these capabilities. This course is designed to help students make better use this great resource. While not a requirement, students are encouraged to bring their own data sets to the course, so that they can make progress with their own data over the semester. Topics will be largely based on the needs of the students, but are anticipated to include: the MATLAB® environment, types of data sets and their processing, matrix operations, data analysis, statistics, differential equations and graphical presentation, all in MATLAB®. 3 Credits. Currently Offered: Spring 2009, Tu/Th 9am - 10:15am (negotiable) Classroom: Biosciences East Rm 328 Instructor: Dr. Shirley A. Kurc Contact: kurc@ag.arizona.edu or 520.621.3803 Prerequisites: A data set or sets or a willingness to work with data sets of others. Enthusiasm to learn about the use of MATLAB® for use with data sets developed for agricultural and environmental sciences. Textbook(s): Required: MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications by Amos Gilat, Recommended: Getting Started with MATLAB 7: A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers by Rudra Prata Syllabus: Syllabus for Spring 2009 Course Flyer: Flyer for Spring 2009 Course