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SCILAB—A Beginner’s Approach

Author(s): Anil Kumar Verma

ISBN: 9789386858931

Edition: 1^st

₹625

Binding: Paperback

Imprint : CL India

Pages: 250

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The major objective of this book is to introduce and develop programming skills using Scilab. All the topics are presented in a simple and lucid manner highlighting the underlying concepts as well as the Scilab programming environment. The presentation of this book encourages the readers to explore the Scilab environment. It is assumed that the learner has very limited knowledge of any programming language; therefore, the pedagogy adopted will be immensely useful to him/her. The simplicity, choice of examples, concepts covered, and the relevant exercises will empower the learner to know more about the Scilab environment and will provide him/her a better understanding of using Scilab in simple as well as complex situations.

Written in a simple and easy-to-understand language.
Encourages the readers to explore the Scilab environment.
Chapter-end Exercises help students test their understanding of concepts.
Each chapter is rich in pedagogy and includes figures, tables, and solved examples that supplement the topics discussed.
Written primarily for students but could also be used by the programmers who would like to keep abreast of cutting edge technologies in the field

1. Introduction to Scilab

2. Data and Its Types

3. Statements

4. Input-Output Formatting

5. Vectors and Matrices

6. Polynomials and Strings

7. Graphs and Plots

8. Probability and Statistics

Anil Kumar Verma

Anil Kumar Verma is currently working as Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Thapar University, Patiala. He received his PhD in 2008 specialising in Computer Science and Engineering. He has worked as Lecturer at M.M.M. Engineering College, Gorakhpur, from 1991 to 1996. He has been a visiting faculty to many institutions. Dr Verma has published over 150 research articles in national and international journals and conferences. He is a certified software quality auditor by MoCIT, Govt of India. Prof. Verma's research interests include wireless networks, routing algorithms, mobile computing, and securing ad hoc networks.