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-# The Carpentries Workbench Template Markdown Lesson
+# Introduction to Matlab 1
 
-This lesson is a template lesson that uses [The Carpentries Workbench][workbench]. 
+Learning [MATLAB](https://uk.mathworks.com/products/matlab.html) is a valuable asset for enhancing research due to its specialised capabilities for data analysis, numerical simulation, and algorithm development. Proficiency in MATLAB equips researchers with a versatile skill set applicable across disciplines, fostering innovation and efficient problem-solving. Its industry relevance also opens doors to diverse career opportunities.
 
-## Note about lesson life cycle stage
-Although the `config.yaml` states the life cycle stage as pre-alpha, **the template is stable and ready to use**. The life cycle stage is preset to `"pre-alpha"` as this setting is appropriate for new lessons initialised using the template.
+This course is designed by the [research-it team](https://students.sheffield.ac.uk/it-services/research) at the University of Sheffield with the aim of introducing researchers with no or little programming background or those who want to refresh their skills to the framework called Matlab
 
-## Create a new repository from this template
+## Prerequisites
 
-To use this template to start a new lesson repository, 
-make sure you're logged into Github.   
-Visit https://github.com/carpentries/workbench-template-md/generate
-and follow the instructions.
-Checking the 'Include all branches' option will save some time waiting for the first website build
-when your new repository is initialised.
+No prior programming experience is assumed or required for this course. If you wish to do some reading to get familiar with the basics before the course the [Getting Started with Matlab](https://uk.mathworks.com/help/matlab/getting-started-with-matlab.html) guide by Mathworks (creators of Matlab) is a great starting place.
 
-If you have any questions, contact [@tobyhodges](https://github.com/tobyhodges)
-
-## Configure a new lesson
-
-Follow the steps below to
-complete the initial configuration of a new lesson repository built from this template:
-
-1. **Make sure GitHub Pages is activated:**
-   navigate to _Settings_,
-   select _Pages_ from the left sidebar,
-   and make sure that `gh-pages` is selected as the branch to build from.
-   If no `gh-pages` branch is available, check _Actions_ to see if the first
-   website build workflows are still running.
-   The branch should become available when those have completed.
-1. **Adjust the `config.yaml` file:**
-   this file contains global parameters for your lesson site.
-   Individual fields within the file are documented with comments (beginning with `#`)
-   At minimum, you should adjust all the fields marked 'FIXME':
-   - `title`
-   - `created`
-   - `keywords`
-   - `life_cycle` (the default, _pre-alpha_, is the appropriate for brand new lessons)
-   - `contact`
-1. **Annotate the repository** with site URL and topic tags:
-   navigate back to the repository landing page and
-   click on the gear wheel/cog icon (similar to ⚙️) 
-   at the top-right of the _About_ box.
-   Check the "Use your GitHub Pages website" option,
-   and [add some keywords and other annotations to describe your lesson](https://cdh.carpentries.org/the-carpentries-incubator.html#topic-tags)
-   in the _Topics_ field.
-   At minimum, these should include:
-   - `lesson`
-   - the life cycle of the lesson (e.g. `pre-alpha`)
-   - the human language the lesson is written in (e.g. `deutsch`)
-1. **Adjust the 
-   `CITATION.cff`, `CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md`, `CONTRIBUTING.md`, and `LICENSE.md` files**
-   as appropriate for your project.
-   -  `CITATION.cff`:
-      this file contains information that people can use to cite your lesson,
-      for example if they publish their own work based on it.
-      You should [update the CFF][cff-sandpaper-docs] now to include information about your lesson,
-      and remember to return to it periodicallt, keeping it updated as your
-      author list grows and other details become available or need to change.
-      The [Citation File Format home page][cff-home] gives more information about the format,
-      and the [`cffinit` webtool][cffinit] can be used to create new and update existing CFF files.
-   -  `CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md`: 
-      if you are using this template for a project outside The Carpentries,
-      you should adjust this file to describe 
-      who should be contacted with Code of Conduct reports,
-      and how those reports will be handled.
-   -  `CONTRIBUTING.md`:
-      depending on the current state and maturity of your project,
-      the contents of the template Contributing Guide may not be appropriate.
-      You should adjust the file to help guide contributors on how best
-      to get involved and make an impact on your lesson.
-   -  `LICENSE.md`:
-      in line with the terms of the CC-BY license,
-      you should ensure that the copyright information 
-      provided in the license file is accurate for your project.
-1. **Update this README with 
-   [relevant information about your lesson](https://carpentries.github.io/lesson-development-training/collaborating-newcomers.html#readme)**
-   and delete this section.
-
-[cff-home]: https://citation-file-format.github.io/
-[cff-sandpaper-docs]:  https://carpentries.github.io/sandpaper-docs/editing.html#making-your-lesson-citable
-[cffinit]: https://citation-file-format.github.io/cff-initializer-javascript/
-[workbench]: https://carpentries.github.io/sandpaper-docs/
+If you are attending an in-person taught version of this workshop please ensure you have the following:
+- A laptop with matlab installed. 
+   - To install Matlab please visit the [MathWorks Downloads](https://www.mathworks.com/downloads) page. Please use your university login or the liscence will not activate.
+   - If you don't have or can't bring a laptop, please email the instructor so arrangements can be made.
+- Your U-Card