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Linear Algebra & Differential Equations-is it helpful for Computer Science?

I'm planning to take Linear Algebra & Differential Equations as an optional subject to increase my mathematical skills. But is it necessary and helpful for Computer Science problem solving (i.e in Programming and so on). Explanation and examples would much be appreciated :smile:
Both are used in modelling, so yes.
Both would be, particularly linear algebra. If you go on to take courses in machine learning, various techniques used have a foundation in linear algebra so some background in it is useful. Differential equations don't come up so much in undergrad CS courses, but if you go on to do any sort of computational physics/chemistry/biology or mathematical modelling work then they'll come up all over the place.
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Meh, im a competent programmer(Started my own bytecode engineering(java) at 15 years old) but have never needed them however i have done nothing in modelling.
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Meh, im a competent programmer(Started my own bytecode engineering(java) at 15 years old) but have never needed them however i have done nothing in modelling.

A competent programmer does not necessarily mean a Computer Scientist.
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A competent programmer does not necessarily mean a Computer Scientist.


true but i was referring more to the 'i.e programming' part of the post =)
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For my project I have to try and minimise an equation that involves integrals and differentials, so I'd say yes it is useful.
I would agree that it would be useful having used both during the duration of my course.

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