“Welcome to Introduction to Numerical Mathematics. This 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.
Mathematics for Computer Science
Mathematics for Computer Science
This course is part of Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Specialization
Instructors: Omar Karakchi
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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
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.
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5 videos2 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
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
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
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
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AB
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Reviewed on Jul 19, 2020
Gentle introduction into mathematics for computer science, taught with a lot of enthusiasm.
PZ
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I had enjoy learning math with Dr. Sara Santos. The quizzes were challenging though
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Reviewed on Aug 14, 2021
Simple to understand and well taught, I can even the know the of a person by using card numbers.
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