CE141-4-QF-:
Mathematics for Computing

The details
2025/26
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Full Year - Partner
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 02 October 2025
Friday 26 June 2026
15
30 August 2024

 

Requisites for this module
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)

 

CE294

Key module for

BSC I400BH Artificial Intelligence

Module description

The module will cover fundamental mathematics for computer scientists inclulding the application of propositional logic, the use of counting methods including permulations and combinations, the application of basic notions of sets (illustrated through Venn diagrams), the application of probability on simple problems, and the solving of problems in linear algebra using vectors and matrices.

Module aims

The aim of this module is:



  • To cover fundamental mathematics for Computer Scientists. It does not assume A-level mathematics, and the emphasis and delivery will be on understanding the key concepts as they apply to Computer Science.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to:



  1. Apply propositional logic to simple problems.

  2. Use counting methods including permutations and combinations.

  3. Apply the basic notions of sets, and illustrate answers through Venn diagrams.

  4. Use methods of probability on simple problems.

  5. Solve problems in linear algebra using vectors and matrices.

Module information

Outline Syllabus:



  • Propositional Logic:

    • Propositions and logical operators.

    • Truth tables.

    • De Morgan's laws.

    • Algebraic rules and inference.

    • Logical identities, Tautologies and Contraditions



  • Combinatorics:

    • Fundamental Principle of Counting.

    • Ordered and unordered selections.

    • Selections with and without replacement.

    • Permutations and combinations.

    • Counting methods.



  • Sets:

    • Set notation and basic concepts.

    • Definition of sets through propositions.

    • Set intersection, union and complementation.

    • Venn diagrams.

    • Cardinality.

    • Cartesian products.

    • Sample spaces and events.



  • Probability:

    • Experiments and outcomes.

    • Sample space, events, relative frequency and probability.

    • Mutual exclusivity and independence.

    • Counting methods.

    • Conditional probability.

    • Mean and variance.

    • The binomial distribution.



  • Vectors and Matrices:

    • Basic definitions.

    • Addition and multiplication of matrices, multiplication by scalars.

    • Inversion of 2x2 matrices.

    • Applications.

    • Transformations of the plane.

    • Solving simultaneous equations in two unknowns.




Learning and teaching methods

The module will be delivered via:

  • Lectures
  • Problem Classes

Additional support is provided by Skills for Success. Participants not having AS or A level mathematics should take a diagnostic test to see whether they would benefit from this extra support.

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Coursework   CE141 Coursework    100% 
Exam  Main exam: In-Person, Open Book (Restricted), 120 minutes during Partnership 
Exam  Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Open Book (Restricted), 120 minutes during Partnership 

Additional coursework information

Initial Test (In person, MCQ MOODLE Test, Closed book) (Formative).

Exam format definitions

  • Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
  • In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
  • In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary, for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.

Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.

Overall assessment

Coursework Exam
40% 60%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
40% 60%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Hossein Anisi, email: m.anisi@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Hossein Anisi, Dr Yuli Yang
School Office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770

 

Availability
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External examiner

No external examiner information available for this module.
Resources
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.

 

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