By completing this course, learners will be able to install GNU Octave, perform numerical computations, manipulate variables and matrices, apply operators, implement control structures, and design reusable functions for advanced problem-solving. The course begins with a strong foundation in installation, basic operations, and data handling before progressing into logical operations, decision-making, and iterative programming. Learners will then advance to modular coding with user-defined functions and explore trigonometric, matrix, and vector-based calculations.
GNU Octave: Apply, Implement & Design Functions
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GNU Octave: Apply, Implement & Design Functions
This course is part of Octave for Machine Learning: Data Analysis Mastery Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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What you'll learn
Install GNU Octave and perform core numerical computations.
Use operators, control structures, and iterative programming.
Build reusable functions for advanced problem-solving tasks.
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September 2025
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of GNU Octave, including installation, basic operations, variables, and operators. Learners will develop a strong foundation in data handling, mathematical computations, and logical operations, preparing them for advanced problem-solving.
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This module explores Octave’s control structures and the power of user-defined functions. Learners will master decision-making, iteration, and modular programming with practical applications in trigonometry, matrices, and vectors.
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