I work in mathematical models. According to my experience, I can learn them in a few hours. Of course, if you want to program with MATLAB, you must know C language.

You just need to learn the following functions:

1, matrix representation and operation (+-*/inversion, etc. )

2. Drawing command: such as plot

3, using M file programming (as long as you master the difference between matlab language and C language, you are half successful)

4. Know how to call some common functions: for example, var() sqrt ().

Suggestion: check some of the above information online or borrow a matlab book (the thinner the better! )