For first-year or introductory Engineering courses Best-selling author Delores Etter provides
an up-to-date introduction to MATLAB. Using a consistent five-step problem-solving methodology
Etter describes the computational and visualization capabilities of MATLAB and illustrates the
problem solving process through a variety of engineering examples and applications. Teaching
and Learning Experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience?for
you and your students. It will help: Customize your Course with ESource: Instructors can adopt
this title as is or use the ESource website to select the chapters they need in the sequence
they want. Present a Consistent Methodology for Solving Engineering Problems: Chapter 1
introduces a five-step process for solving engineering problems using the computer Describe the
Exceptional Computational and Visualization Capabilities of MATLAB: Students will gain a clear
understanding of how to use MATLAB. Illustrate the Problem-solving Process through a Variety of
Engineering Examples and Applications: Numerous examples emphasize the creation of readable and
simple solutions to develop and reinforce problem-solving skills. Keep your Course Current with
Discussion of the Latest Technologies: The discussions screen captures examples and problem
solutions have been updated to reflect MATLAB Version 8.2 R2013b.
