What This Document Is
This document outlines the second MATLAB project for MTH 229, Calculus Computer Laboratory at the College of Staten Island CUNY. It’s a hands-on assignment focused on graphing functions using MATLAB, building upon previously learned concepts of regularly spaced sequences of points. The project requires students to generate x and y values, plot them, and experiment with point density to achieve accurate graph representations.
Why This Document Matters
This project is designed for students enrolled in MTH 229 who need to apply their calculus knowledge using computational tools. It’s used to reinforce understanding of function characteristics – zeroes, asymptotes, maxima, minima – and translate those concepts into visual representations within MATLAB. Successful completion demonstrates proficiency in using MATLAB for mathematical exploration.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document provides the project description and requirements, but it does *not* offer step-by-step solutions or complete code. Students are expected to independently learn and apply the new MATLAB topics and commands presented. It also doesn’t cover advanced graphing techniques beyond the fundamentals outlined.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes:
* An introduction to graphing functions with MATLAB.
* New MATLAB topics: vector mathematics, graphing with vectors, exploring and annotating graphs, and printing.
* New MATLAB commands: `linspace`, and the dot operators (`.*`, `./`).
* An example of graphing a parabola (y=x²) and a discussion of point density.
* Project instructions and grading criteria (not shown in this preview).
