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Foundation Mathematics for Computer Science : (Record no. 16712)

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
ISBN 9783031665486
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Item number 2
MAIN ENTRY--AUTHOR NAME
Personal name Vince, John,
TITLE STATEMENT
Title Foundation Mathematics for Computer Science :
Statement of responsibility, etc by John Vince.
Copyright Date
Place of publication Switzerland
Name of publisher Springer International Publishing :
Year of publication or production 2024
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Number of Pages XXV,638Pages.
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FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note Visual Mathematics -- Numbers -- Algebra -- Logic -- Trigonometry -- Coordinate Systems -- Determinants -- Vectors -- Matrices -- Geometric Matrix Transforms -- Calculus: Derivatives -- Calculus: Integration -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Index.
SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc 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. Whether you intend to pursue a career in programming, scientific visualisation, systems design, or real-time computing, you should find the author's literary style refreshingly lucid and engaging, and prepare you for more advanced texts. .
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Computer graphics.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Computer mathematics.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Computer science
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Mathematics of Computing.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Computer Graphics.
SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical Term Mathematical Applications in Computer Science.
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Source of classification or shelving scheme Library of Congress Classification
Koha item type Books
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Permanent Location Current Location Date acquired Full call number Accession Number Koha item type
Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library (Headquarters). Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library (Headquarters). 10/09/2025 QA39.2.V56 2024 0198698 Books
Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library (Headquarters). Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library (Headquarters). 10/09/2025 QA39.2.V56 2024 0198699 Books

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