02560cam a22002895a 4500 ssj0001558332 OSt 20160503154030.0 150727t2015 gw a fr 001 0 eng d 9783319214368 WaSeSS EG-ScBUE eng 004.0151 22 VIN Vince, John |q (John A.) 39915 Foundation mathematics for computer science : a visual approach / John Vince. Cham : Springer, c.2015. xvii, 334 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Index : p. 329-334. Visual Mathematics -- Numbers -- Algebra -- Logic -- Trigonometry -- Coordinate Systems -- Determinants -- Vectors -- Matrices -- Geometric Matrix Transforms -- Calculus: Derivatives -- Calculus: Integration -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Index. Available on campus and off campus with authorized login. 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.    . Computer science. BUEsh 3608 Computer graphics. BUEsh 3615 BUEsh COMSCI May2016 SpringerLink (Online service) ddc 21693 21665 0 0 ddc 0 0 Alahram MAIN MAIN LOW 2016-05-03 Purchase 449.00 2 004.0151 VIN 000032420 2025-07-15 00:00:00 2022-02-02 561.25 BB