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Foundation mathematics for computer science : a visual approach /

"John Vince describes a range of mathematical topics to provide a foundation for an undergraduate course in computer science, starting with a review of number systems and their relevance to digital computers, and finishing with differential and integral calculus. Readers will find that the auth...

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Main Authors: Vince, John (John A.) (Author)
Published: Springer International Publishing,
Publisher Address: Cham :
Publication Dates: [2015]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Computer science > Mathematics.
Summary: "John Vince describes a range of mathematical topics to provide a foundation for an undergraduate course in computer science, starting with a review of number systems and their relevance to digital computers, and finishing with differential and integral calculus. Readers will find that the author's visual approach will greatly improve their understanding as to why certain mathematical structures exist, together with how they are used in real-world applications. Each chapter includes full-colour illustrations to clarify the mathematical descriptions, and in some cases, equations are also coloured to reveal vital algebraic patterns. The numerous worked examples will consolidate comprehension of abstract mathematical concepts. Foundation Mathematics for Computer Science covers number systems, algebra, logic, trigonometry, coordinate systems, determinants, vectors, matrices, geometric matrix transforms, differential and integral calculus, and reveals the names of the mathematicians behind such inventions. During this journey, John Vince touches upon more esoteric topics such as quaternions, octonions, Grassmann algebra, Barycentric coordinates, transfinite sets and prime numbers."--Back cover.
Item Description: Includes index.
Carrier Form: xvii, 334 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN: 9783319214368
3319214365
Index Number: QA76
CLC: TP301.6
Call Number: TP301.6/V767
Contents: Visual mathematics -- Numbers -- Algebra -- Logic -- Trigonometry -- Coordinate systems -- Determinants -- Vectors -- Matrices -- Geometric matrix transforms -- Calculus: Derivatives -- Calculus: Integration.

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