Overview

[arsh]

I would like to follow the computer science program in http://aduni.org/
. The first course there is "Math for Computer Science", they start
with "Calculus" (Quick Calculus book) along with "Matrices and
Transformations". I believe some of you might be interested on
continuing computer science education which is not directly related to
what we're currently working on. So this is kind of parallel and
continual education program for those who want to do more than work
stuff.

So a lot of questions arise, do we really need that Algebra, Calculus
and other extensive math courses to pursue this or other computer
science program? Given the fact that we are missing some basic
prerequisites in Algebra...

Any comments are welcome.

[Andres Santana]

Here is the Khan Academy path for math.

--
arsh

[Carlitos]

Yes, you definitely need those courses to do any science program:
mathematics is the language of science.

On Oct 7, 2:16 pm, arsh <andres.sant...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I would like to follow the computer science program inhttp://aduni.org/

[Andres Santana]

Ok, but until which point? I guess "Differential Equations" is beyond of what I need for CS.

Besides that, the only place I know where I can get all that material is from Khan Academy. At least that's a place where I can see it all together as a whole. Any ideas on other resources? 

On the other hand, a lot of people don't favor video lectures over reading a book... From your experience does that really make any difference?

--
arsh

[Carlitos]

In order to become proficient, in any area, you need to become a
practitioner,
and by watching videos or reading books alone you can't do it.

I think you need to start solving algebra problems until you become
proficient. Then move to calculus, and so on.
Stop planing and looking for more resources: you have enough already.

On Oct 7, 6:31 pm, Andres Santana <andres.sant...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ok, but until which point? I guess "Differential Equations" is beyond of
> what I need for CS.
>
> Besides that, the only place I know where I can get all that material is
> from Khan Academy. At least that's a place where I can see it all together
> as a whole. Any ideas on other resources?
>
> On the other hand, a lot of people don't favor video lectures over reading a
> book... From your experience does that really make any difference?
>

[Andres Santana]

Agree...

--
arsh

[Vladimir Vasquez]

Andres, thanks for invite me to the group.  As you know I had started reading some books and watching videos from TTC.  I hope to improve my knowledge and learn from the rest of members.