MAT1841

Mathematics for computer science I

J Jeavons

6 points - Three 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour laboratory class per week - First semester - Clayton - Prerequisites: VCE Mathematical Methods units 3 and 4 - Prohibitions: GAS1601, GAS1613, GAS1614, GAS1631, GAS1641, MAT1010, MAT1050, MAT1055, MAT1060, MAT1811, MAT1910, MTH1020, MTH1210

Objectives On the completion of this subject, students should understand and be able to apply the basic concepts of vectors and matrices; differentiation and integration; and elementary probability and statistics.

Synopsis This subject introduces the core concepts needed to apply mathematical analysis to issues in computing. The following topics are introduced. Vectors and matrices: vector algebra, the concept of vector space, matrix algebra, matrix inversion methods, application to linear systems. Calculus: real functions, limits and continuity, derivatives and basic integration methods, solution of elementary optimisation problems. Probability and statistics: elementary probability theory, random variables, probability distributions, expected value, mean and variance, introduction to statistical inference

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 85% - Assignments: 15%

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