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Опубликовано: 14 Январь 2025
на канале: Future ChemE

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Sure, for computer science and #engineering you need to be "good at math." But exactly how much math is involved?

Here we're discussing not only how many #math classes you need to pass for your degree, but also how that math is used in a #computerscience career.

This cutting edge field is one of the most sought after by students and employers alike, so enjoy this long but far from exhaustive list.

How much math do you actually need for Computer Science and Engineering?

Computer Scientists apply math and algorithmic principles to design, develop, and optimize software systems and computational processes such as artificial intelligence, data science, software engineering, and cybersecurity.

So how much math do they really need to know?

Buckle in, because in University, Comp Sci's take more math than any pure engineering field. This includes Calculus 1, 2, and 3, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, Number Theory, Boolean Algebra and Logic, Computational Complexity Theory, Information Theory, and Numerical Analysis.

Phew!

In practice, this math comes in handy when Comp Sci's use linear algebra in matrices and vectors to represent and manipulate data in computer graphics.

They use Discrete mathematics concepts such as set theory, graph theory and combinatorics in algorithm design.

Comp Sci's do machine learning through the use of linear algebra, multivariable calculus, and probability and statistics.

And they use boolean algebra and logic to design and optimize digital circuits, including the development of processors and memory systems.

This is far from a comprehensive list, making Computer Science Engineering one of the most math-intensive fields of them all.

Nobody would call all this math easy, but it helps a lot to get started as early as you can. If your high school doesn't offer advanced classes, you can dual enroll at a local community college.

Or, if you're good at self-teaching, learn through Khan Academy. Even schools like Cal Tech accept coursework done through Khan Academy ‪@khanacademy‬ and certified with Schoolhouse.world

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