Maths for Computing

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this unit students will be able to:

LO1 Use applied number theory in practical computing scenarios.

LO2 Analyse events using probability theory and probability distributions.

L03 Determine solutions of graphical examples using geometry and vector methods.

LO4 Evaluate problems concerning differential and integral calculus.

D1 Produce a detailed written explanation of the importance of prime numbers within the field of computing.

D2 Evaluate probability theory to an example involving hashing and load balancing

D3 Construct the scaling of simple shapes that are described by vector coordinates.

D4 Justify, by further differentiation, that a value is a minimum.