MATLAB is available from OIT for installation on computers owned by Georgia Tech:

• https://software.oit.gatech.edu/request.php

Where to buy a copy of MATLAB for your personal computer:

• http://techstuff.gatech.edu/
• GT Technology Store > Software
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• View item -- Matlab SV R2012a [$109.98]
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How to get started with MATLAB's interactive online tutorials:

MATLAB documentation [pdfs]:

http://www.mathworks.com/help/pdf_doc/allpdf.html#matlab

• Primer
• Data Import and Export
• Data Analysis
  
• Graphics