Mathematics underpins every aspect of computing, from algorithms and artificial intelligence to data analysis and cryptography. Applied Mathematical Methods for Computing equips you with essential tools in algebra, vectors, matrices, sequences, series, combinatorics, probability, and statistics. These methods provide the structure and reasoning needed to solve complex computational problems. Across four modules, you’ll explore advanced techniques, practise solving real-world examples, and build the confidence to apply mathematics in programming, algorithms, and data science. By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive toolkit for modelling systems, analysing uncertainty, and reasoning rigorously about computational tasks. Whether you’re preparing for advanced studies in computer science or strengthening your foundations for professional roles, this course offers the mathematical depth you need to succeed.
In this module, we will introduce algebra, vectors and matrices. This week, we will introduce vectors and vector spaces and look at how to perform basic operations with vectors. We will then introduce linear transformations and their representation via matrices. We will use matrices to describe and capture geometrical transformations (rotations, contractions, shear and projections). We will use a trick (using an extra dimension) to deal with translations.
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13个视频3篇阅读材料5个作业
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13个视频•总计89分钟
Introduction to the course•1分钟
Introduction to vectors•7分钟
Scalar product (dot product)•13分钟
Cross product•6分钟
Introduction to matrices•5分钟
Operations with matrices•6分钟
The determinant and inverse of 2 by 2 matrices•7分钟
Transformations with 2 by 2 matrices – enlargement•4分钟
Transformations with 2 by 2 matrices –reflection•4分钟
Transformations with 2 by 2 matrices – rotation•6分钟
Transformations with 2 by 2 matrices – shearing•4分钟
Homogenous coordinates•15分钟
Gaussian elimination•10分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计40分钟
Course structure and navigation•15分钟
How to learn effectively on this course•15分钟
Course Syllabus•10分钟
5个作业•总计140分钟
Check your understanding: End of module 1•20分钟
Vectors and vector spaces•30分钟
Matrices •30分钟
2 by 2 matrices•30分钟
Homogeneous coordinates•30分钟
Sequence and Series
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In this module, 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.
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11个视频9个作业
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11个视频•总计84分钟
Introduction to sequences and series •5分钟
Geometric and arithmetic series•8分钟
Convergent and divergent sequences•6分钟
Series•7分钟
Formula for summing geometric and arithmetic sequences•15分钟
Introduction to proofs•8分钟
The principle of mathematical induction•4分钟
Proof by induction•8分钟
Recursive definitions•6分钟
Recurrence relations•9分钟
Solving recurrence relations•8分钟
9个作业•总计260分钟
Check your understanding: End of module 2•20分钟
Introduction to sequences •30分钟
Sequences and series•30分钟
Introduction to proofs•30分钟
The principle of mathematical induction•30分钟
Proof by induction•30分钟
Recursive definitions•30分钟
Recurrence relations•30分钟
Solving recurrence relations•30分钟
Combinatorics
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In this module, we will cover the following key concepts: counting, permutations, combinations, inclusions, exclusions and the Pigeonhole Principle.
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9个视频2篇阅读材料7个作业1个讨论话题
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9个视频•总计43分钟
Introduction•1分钟
Counting•5分钟
Complex counting•5分钟
The Pigeonhole Principle•3分钟
The Pigeonhole Principle – examples part 1•5分钟
The Pigeonhole Principle – examples part 2•4分钟
Permutations•7分钟
Combinations•10分钟
Conclusion•4分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计70分钟
Exercises with hints and tips•60分钟
Exercises with hints and tips•10分钟
7个作业•总计195分钟
Check your understanding: End of module 3•20分钟
Counting•35分钟
Use the Pigeonhole Principle•25分钟
Permutations - solving a case study of your choice•30分钟
Permutations•20分钟
No order/combinations•25分钟
Combinatorics•40分钟
1个讨论话题•总计20分钟
Think of an example•20分钟
Probability and Statistics
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This week, we will introduce basic concepts of statistics. We will look at how to estimate probabilities from data and how to define and extract important measures from data, like mean, median and variance.
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6个视频1篇阅读材料3个作业
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6个视频•总计40分钟
Introduction to probability•12分钟
Introducing statistics•10分钟
Worked examples (socks from a drawer)•8分钟
Sharing birthdays•6分钟
Looking back•3分钟
Course summary•1分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
Advanced Mathematical Methods for Computing: Course Summary•10分钟
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