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Topics to study before computer science

I was wondering what topics to look at.
I’m studying CIE maths and further maths for context with decision maths too.

I am also studying from mathematical methods of physics and engineering with relevant chapters of Vectors and matrices, linear algebra etc.

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@mqb2766 @DFranklin any suggested topics to review to master computer science degree with foundation year?
My goal is to get a first. Please help me become a better mathematician

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If you do an internet search on 'How to prepare for a computer science degree' you wll find lots of suggestions. Each uni seems to have ideas e.g. Cambridge has a book of Maths questions, York some ideas ... have a look and do what seems interesting and useful. Decision modules are really useful ...
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Original post by Muttley79
If you do an internet search on 'How to prepare for a computer science degree' you wll find lots of suggestions. Each uni seems to have ideas e.g. Cambridge has a book of Maths questions, York some ideas ... have a look and do what seems interesting and useful. Decision modules are really useful ...

What about SHU? I want to master maths to an A * student standard.
I didn’t do too good this year :frown:

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Original post by KallamSamad
What about SHU? I want to master maths to an A * student standard.
I didn’t do too good this year :frown:

Do you mean Sheffiled Hallam? I think Oxford Brookes would be better or other universties - check their websites.

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Original post by Muttley79
Do you mean Sheffiled Hallam? I think Oxford Brookes would be better or other universties - check their websites.

Thanks @muttley777 . You’re always helpful and i appreciate it.

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I’m struggling with mechanics proofs @muttley777 for CIE

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I feel stupid :frown:
How do I improve ?

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Original post by KallamSamad
I was wondering what topics to look at.
I’m studying CIE maths and further maths for context with decision maths too.
I am also studying from mathematical methods of physics and engineering with relevant chapters of Vectors and matrices, linear algebra etc.

i didn't know there was decision maths in CIE FM? can you elaborate?

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