MATLAB

MATLAB is a high-level language and interactive environment enabling you to perform computationally intensive tasks faster than traditional programming languages such as C, C++, and Fortran.

MATLAB® is a high-level language and interactive environment enabling you to perform computationally intensive tasks faster than traditional programming languages such as C, C++, and Fortran. It is a numerical computing environment and fourth-generation programming language. Developed by MathWorks, MATLAB allows matrix manipulation, plotting of functions and data, implementation of algorithms, creation of user interfaces, and interfacing with programs in other languages. Although it is numeric only, an optional toolbox uses the MuPAD symbolic engine, allowing access to computer algebra capabilities. An additional package, Simulink, adds graphical multi-domain simulation and Model-Based Design for dynamic and embedded systems.

• Student License Request
• Faculty/Staff Campus License Request
• Access on App2Go
  • When MATLAB is running on the server, to display all available Toolboxes, select File, Set Path.

The VCU College of Engineering has secured a university site license for MATLAB. The license includes MATLAB, Simulink, and all associated toolboxes. The software is available for download and virtually accessible on the App2Go server.

Usage is limited to:

• Currently enrolled VCU students.
• Current VCU faculty and staff.

The vendor provides software usage support at MATLAB Central, an open exchange community for the MATLAB, and a Simulink user community.

For license and downloading issues and any concerns accessing and running MATLAB on the App2Go server, please contact the IT Support Center.

Training & Manuals

• MATLAB Academy

  • Click “My Courses”
  • Log in using their MathWorks account

• MATLAB videos on YouTube

• MATLAB Documentation Center

MATLAB Simulink

All Simulink tools plus 43 add-ons are available under the VCU MATLAB/Simulink contract. MATLAB allows you to analyze data, develop algorithms, and create mathematical models. Simulink runs simulations, generates code, and tests and verifies embedded systems. 

Resources

• MATLAB Online - Run MATLAB in a web browser
• MATLAB Drive – Work with your MATLAB files from anywhere
• MATLAB Mobile – Use MATLAB on an iPad or phone
• MATLAB Grader – Create auto-graded course assignments with instant student feedback
• Online Training – Learn from online self-paced interactive training

If faculty are unfamiliar with using MATLAB in an online learning environment, this short tutorial about Teaching with MATLAB will help them get started. Teaching resources are available here.