MATLAB for Macromolecular Drug Flow Research

In summary, the conversation discusses the difficulty of learning MATLAB for a research project involving solving ODEs related to macromolecular drug flow. It is mentioned that MATLAB has a cross between C, Fortran, and a shell and can be learned quickly if the individual already has knowledge of these languages. Some tutorials are also provided as resources for learning MATLAB. It is noted that if one has never programmed before, it may be more challenging, but with practice and dedication, it is possible to learn. Overall, the conversation concludes that while MATLAB may not be easy to learn, it is not overly difficult either.
  • #1
omagdon7
95
0
How difficult is MATLAB to learn as I am soon to begin a research project that is supposedly going to require MATLAB to solve ODEs related to macromolecular drug flow.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
MATLAB does not have a steep learning curve. If you know C syntax, you should be able to learn it fairly quickly. There are a couple of tutorials out there that you can follow to get going.

http://www.cyclismo.org/tutorial/matlab/

http://www.math.mtu.edu/~msgocken/intro/intro.html

http://www.math.siu.edu/matlab/tutorials.html


I found these pretty quickly not too long ago.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • #3
Matlab is a cross between C, Fortran, and a shell. If you know any two of the
three its very easy. If not, it will be easy once you solve some simple excercises.

If you have never programmed before, it will be an odessy through the bowels of
Hades.
 
  • #4
I have never programmed before so is it really going to be that difficult?
 
  • #5
omagdon7 said:
I have never programmed before so is it really going to be that difficult?

No, not really. But it will not be easy either. Matlab is easy- programming is
difficult.
 

1. What is MATLAB?

MATLAB is a high-level programming language and interactive environment commonly used in scientific research, engineering, and mathematics. It allows for efficient data analysis, visualization, and the creation of complex algorithms.

2. How can MATLAB be used in macromolecular drug flow research?

MATLAB can be used to model and simulate the flow of macromolecular drugs in biological systems, such as blood vessels or cells. It can also be used to analyze experimental data and visualize drug flow patterns.

3. Are there any specific toolboxes or functions in MATLAB that are useful for macromolecular drug flow research?

Yes, there are several toolboxes and functions in MATLAB that are specifically designed for analyzing and modeling fluid dynamics and drug transport. These include the Partial Differential Equation Toolbox, the Computational Fluid Dynamics Toolbox, and the Bioinformatics Toolbox.

4. Can MATLAB handle large datasets and complex computations in macromolecular drug flow research?

Yes, MATLAB is capable of handling large datasets and performing complex computations in macromolecular drug flow research. It is optimized for efficient matrix operations and has parallel computing capabilities to speed up calculations.

5. Is there any support or resources available for using MATLAB in macromolecular drug flow research?

Yes, MATLAB offers extensive documentation, tutorials, and a user community forum where researchers can ask questions and share their knowledge. There are also online courses and workshops available for those who want to further enhance their skills in using MATLAB for macromolecular drug flow research.

Similar threads

MATLAB MATLAB: Fluid Flow - Curl of a Vector Field
    • MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
Replies
2
Views
801
MATLAB Optimizing Memory Usage in Matlab: Tips and Techniques
    • MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
Replies
9
Views
2K
MATLAB Switching from MATLAB - Easier Programming Language?
    • MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
Replies
22
Views
3K
MATLAB Compare MatLab vs Mathematica for CFD | Ric
    • MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
Replies
12
Views
2K
MATLAB A Lorenz's system of ODEs doesn't get executed in Matlab
    • MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
Replies
5
Views
2K
MATLAB How can I create an equation in matlab for image processing?
    • MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
Replies
1
Views
1K
MATLAB Partial Differential Equation - solve with Matlab
    • MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
Replies
1
Views
1K
MATLAB Writing a matlab program to solve the Kepler Problem (Universal Vars)
    • MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
Replies
1
Views
2K
MATLAB MATLAB: forces acting on an object
    • MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
Replies
3
Views
1K
MATLAB Book for Matlab to Solve Differential Equations
    • MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
Replies
5
Views
2K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top