Mathematics for Computer Science
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Mathematics for Computer Science
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What you'll learn
1. Transform numbers between number bases and perform arithmetic in number bases
2. Identify, describe and compute sequences of numbers and their sums.
3. Represent and describe space numerically using coordinates and graphs.
4. Study, represent and describe variations of quantities via functions and their graphs.
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There are 4 modules in this course
Mathematics for Computer Science course is designed to give you part of the mathematical foundations needed to work in computer science in any of its strands, from business to visual digital arts, music, games. At any stage of the problem solving and modelling stage you will require numerical and computational tools. We get you started in binary and other number bases, some tools to make sense of sequences of numbers, how to represent space numerical using coordinates, how to study variations of quantities via functions and their graphs. For this we prepared computing and everyday life problems for you to solve using these tools, from sending secret messages to designing computer graphics.
If you wish to take it further you can join the University of London's BSc Computer Science degree and complete the full module ‘Numerical Mathematics’. Enjoy!
In this topic, we will cover three key concepts: introduction to number bases, conversion of non-integer numbers and operations with binary numbers. You will learn about the notion of number bases and how to do arithmetic in different bases.
What's included
5 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
5 videos•Total 41 minutes
- Why study computational maths? •5 minutes
- Introduction to Topic 1•3 minutes
- Introduction to number bases•14 minutes
- Working in other bases•12 minutes
- Conversion of integer numbers between different bases•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Course structure and navigation•10 minutes
- Your assessment for this MOOC•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Introduction to number bases – conversion to decimal•30 minutes
- Working in different bases – part 1•30 minutes
- Working in different bases – part 2•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Getting to know each other•10 minutes
In this topic, we will cover three key concepts: introduction to number bases, conversion of non-integer numbers and operations with binary numbers. You will learn about the notion of number bases and how to do arithmetic in different bases.
What's included
6 videos3 assignments2 discussion prompts
6 videos•Total 37 minutes
- Conversion of non-integer numbers between bases•15 minutes
- Operations with binary numbers – addition•3 minutes
- Operations with binary numbers – subtraction•5 minutes
- Operations with binary numbers – multiplication•4 minutes
- Number representations•8 minutes
- Topic 1 – looking back •2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 120 minutes
- Non-integer numbers conversion•30 minutes
- Operations with binary numbers•30 minutes
- Number bases – summative quiz •60 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 40 minutes
- Why do we need to use these number conversions?•30 minutes
- Topic 1 reflection•10 minutes
In this topic, we will cover the key concepts of sequences, series and the principle of mathematical induction. We will understand what a sequence is and look at its convergence and divergence. We will also introduce the concept of series.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 28 minutes
- Introduction to Topic 2•3 minutes
- Introduction to sequences and series •5 minutes
- Geometric and arithmetic series•8 minutes
- Convergent and divergent sequences•6 minutes
- Recursion•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Introduction to sequences •30 minutes
In this topic, we will cover the key concepts of sequences, series and the principle of mathematical induction. We will understand what a sequence is and look at its convergence and divergence. We will also introduce the concept of series.
What's included
5 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
5 videos•Total 42 minutes
- Series•7 minutes
- Proof by induction•6 minutes
- Formula for summing geometric and arithmetic sequences•15 minutes
- Mathematical induction – review and example•9 minutes
- Topic 2 looking back•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- MOOC summary•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Sequences and series•30 minutes
- Sequences – summative quiz•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 20 minutes
- Topic 2 reflection•20 minutes
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Reviewed on Jun 14, 2020
This instructor makes math really fun! The material was challenging, but she was very engaging and gave a lot of descriptive examples.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024
Sara Santos is a very enthusiastic teacher. I enjoyed learning some principles of mathematics from her. Thank you for this course, ma'am.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2020
Certain parts of the course are overkill and dragging. The course manager should shorten and make learning points more concise.
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