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Module Title
Introduction to Mathematics for Computer Science
School
Computer Science
Department
Computer Science
Module Code
06 20415
Module Lead
Prof JA Barnden, Dr B Bohnet
Level
Certificate Level
Credits
20
Semester
Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
As given in the programme specifications for School of Computer Science programmes.
Contact Hours
Lecture-46 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-22 hours Total: 68 hours
Exclusions
Description
Computer science, like all science and engineering disciplines, involves a degree of mathematics. Hence a solid grounding in mathematics is vital in order to attain full understanding of a wide range of computer science topics. This module takes all the relevant topics covered at GCSE and builds upon them. The twin objectives here are to improve students' mathematical knowledge and, just as importantly, their confidence in using that knowledge.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student is expected to be able to:
apply a number of fundamental mathematical skills and techniques to the solution of problems relevant to computer science;
demonstrate a solid foundation in mathematics relevant to computer science sufficient to allow independent learning of further mathematical techniques in other computer science modules.