CSE *600 / Mathematical Foundations for Computing

3 unit(s)

An introduction to the mathematical tools of scientific computing. This course is required for students whose mathematical background is not adequate to proceed with the core courses. Topics will include: Algebra: bases, vector spaces, sets of linear equations, matrices, linear transformations; Calculus: limits, derivatives, integration, vector calculus; Differential equations: separable equations, integrating factors, first order linear equations; Series: Taylor series, Fourier series and transforms, Laplace transforms; Probability and Statistics: discrete random variables, continuous random variables, and probability density functions.