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Introductory Mathematics for Computer Science (COMP0011)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Computer Science
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Module delivery for UG (FHEQ Level 4) available on BSc Computer Science; MEng Computer Science.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Aims:

The module aims to provide a grounding in mathematics and statistics most relevant to a Computer Science undergraduate degree.

Intended learning outcomes:

On successful completion of the module, a student will be able to:

  1. Apply concepts in mathematics and statistics to frame problemsÌýand reason about them.

Indicative content:

The following are indicative of the topics the module will typically cover:

Mathematics:

  • Trig, exp and log.
  • Polynomials.
  • Limits and continuity.
  • Differential calculus of one and two variables.
  • Integration.
  • Series summation and power series.
  • Complex numbers.
  • Vector spaces.
  • Matrices.
  • Linear Algebra.

Statistics:

  • Probability, descriptive statistics.
  • Discrete random variables.
  • Continuous random variables.
  • Statistical estimation.
  • Hypothesis testing.

Requisites:

To be eligible to select this module as optional or elective, a student must ​be registered on a programme and year of study for which it is a formally available.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Exam
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
125
Module leader
Mr Louis Parlant
Who to contact for more information
cs.undergraduate-students@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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