Course: Mathematics for Computer Science

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Course title Mathematics for Computer Science
Course code KMA/MIE
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Koucký Miroslav, doc. RNDr. CSc.
  • Jirsák Čeněk, Mgr.
Course content
Divisibility theory (Euclid's algorithm, GCD, LCM, continued fractions, primes, congruence relation). Groups, finite fields and their applications.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 65 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 29 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students will learn fundamentals of divisibility and selected parts of algebra.
Theoretical knowledge and ability to apply them.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the secondary level mathematics

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined examination

Active participation in seminars, credit, knowledge accordant with syllabus.
Recommended literature
  • Adámek, J. Kódování. SNTL, Praha, 1989.
  • Bečvář J. Úvod do algebry. Skripta MFF UK, SPN, Praha 1984..
  • Bican, L. Algebra (pro učitelské studium). Praha, Academia, 2001. ISBN 80-200-0860-8.
  • Hankerson, D., Hoffman, D. Coding Theory and Cryptography: The Essentials.. Mrcel Dekker, 2000. ISBN 0-8247-0465-7.


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