The features of this title include: familiarizes users with MATLAB in just a few hours though self-guided lessons; discusses new features and applications in MATLAB 7; covers elementary, advanced, and special functions; includes numerous new examples and problems; supplements any course that uses MATLAB; and works as a stand-alone tutorial and reference. MATLAB, a software package for high-performance numerical computation and visualization, is one of the most widely used tools in engineering field today. Its broad appeal lies in its interactive environment with hundreds of built-in functions for technical computation, graphics, and animation. In addition, it provides easy extensibility with its own high-level programming language. Enhanced by fun and appealing illustrations, Getting Started with MATLAB 7: A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers employs a casual, accessible writing style that shows users how to enjoy using MATLAB.