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Part 1: Matlab for Absolute Beginners

This course introduces students to programming using MATLAB, a powerful tool used in engineering, science, and mathematics. The course is designed for beginners and covers fundamental concepts like variables, loops, and plotting. By the end
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What's included

5 live meetings
5 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Weekly homework will be given to build on the skills being taught in each lesson.
Assessment
1-2 throughout the class

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
What will be taught?
This course introduces students to the basics of programming using MATLAB, an essential tool for anyone interested in science, engineering, or data analysis. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of how to write and execute basic MATLAB code, create simple plots, and develop a small project that ties all the concepts together.

What topics will you cover?

MATLAB Basics: Navigating the MATLAB environment and understanding its key features.
Variables and Operations: Creating and manipulating variables and arrays.
Control Flow: Using loops and conditional statements to control program logic.
Data Visualization: Creating and customizing simple plots.
Project Development: Integrating all skills into a final, simple MATLAB project.

How class is structured?
The course is structured over five lessons, each building on the previous one:

Lecture and Demonstration (15-20 minutes): Introduce new topics and demonstrate coding examples.
Hands-on Coding (15-20 minutes): Students will write and run their own code, applying the concepts discussed.
Project Work (15- 20 minutes): As the course progresses, students will work on a simple project, which they will complete by the final lesson.
Q&A and Recap (5-10 minutes): Each lesson ends with a review and an open session for questions.

How I teach:

I will use a combination of live demonstrations, interactive discussions, and guided coding exercises. Each lesson will focus on clear explanations followed by hands-on practice, allowing students to immediately apply what they've learned.

Teaching style:

My teaching style is supportive and interactive, encouraging students to experiment with coding while providing plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion. I focus on making the learning process engaging by breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps.

How much will learners get to interact with me?

Live Coding Sessions: Students will code along with me during the lessons.
Interactive Discussions: Throughout the course, students can ask questions and discuss their ideas.
Individual Support: During project work, I will provide personalized feedback and assistance.
Learning Goals
Understand the MATLAB environment and basic commands.

Create and manipulate variables and arrays.
Implement loops and conditional statements.

Generate and customize basic plots for data visualization.
learning goal

Syllabus

5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to MATLAB Environment and Basic Commands
 In this lesson, students will get acquainted with the MATLAB environment, learning how to navigate the interface, and use basic commands in the Command Window. They will understand the essential components of MATLAB, such as the Editor, Workspace, and Command History, and perform simple calculations to become comfortable with the platform. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Variables, Arrays, and Basic Operations
 Students will learn to create and manipulate variables and arrays in MATLAB. This lesson covers basic operations such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication on variables and arrays. Students will gain hands-on experience with MATLAB’s data types and array manipulation techniques, which are fundamental for more advanced coding tasks. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Loops and Conditional Statements
 This lesson introduces control flow structures in MATLAB. Students will learn to implement for and while loops to automate repetitive tasks and use if, else, and elseif statements to control the execution of code based on conditions. Practical exercises will help students understand how to create dynamic and responsive code. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Basic Plotting and Visualization
 Students will explore MATLAB’s plotting capabilities to visualize data. This lesson covers creating and customizing basic plots, including line plots, scatter plots, and bar charts. Students will learn how to enhance their visualizations with titles, labels, and legends to better interpret and present data. 
60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Students will need to download the Octave (an open-source alternative to MATLAB) in order for them to be able access the lessons and practise the MATLAB coding that is done in each lesson. Please use the link below to download and install Octave free of charge. https://octave.org/
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://octave.org/
Joined February, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of West Indies
Bachelor's degree in Physics
I completed a Master's degree in Physics and Engineering in Medicine which focused on the use of Matlab in engineering.

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$20

weekly or $100 for 5 classes
1x per week, 5 weeks
60 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
4-10 learners per class

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