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Introduction to MATLAB for Geophysics

  • MATLAB environment and workflow.
  • Basic scripting and data visualization.
  • Loading and working with geophysical datasets.

Foundations of Object-Oriented Programming

  • OOP concepts: classes, objects, and encapsulation.
  • Benefits of OOP in scientific computing.
  • MATLAB syntax for defining classes.

Creating and Managing Classes in MATLAB

  • Defining properties and methods.
  • Public, private, and protected access modifiers.
  • Constructors and object instantiation.

Inheritance and Class Hierarchies

  • Subclassing and method overriding.
  • Abstract classes and interfaces.
  • Polymorphism in MATLAB OOP.

Applying OOP to Geophysical Data Analysis

  • Designing classes for seismic, gravity, and magnetic data.
  • Data preprocessing and filtering methods.
  • Visualization and plotting functions within classes.

Case Study: Geophysical Modeling Workflow

  • Building a modular OOP framework for modeling.
  • Integrating modeling algorithms as class methods.
  • Exporting and documenting analysis results.

Best Practices and Optimization

  • Improving code readability and maintainability.
  • Performance tips for large geophysical datasets.
  • Version control and collaborative development.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of programming concepts.
  • Familiarity with fundamental geophysics principles.
  • Previous exposure to MATLAB or a similar scientific computing environment.

Target Audience

  • Beginner MATLAB users working in the geophysics field.
  • Geophysics researchers transitioning toward object-oriented programming.
  • Professionals looking to organize geophysical data processing workflows.
 35 Hours

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