Why computer science students need math

  • Authors:
  • Theresa Beaubouef

  • Affiliations:
  • Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana

  • Venue:
  • ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
  • Year:
  • 2002

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Abstract

Too many students enter the field of computer science with high aspirations but poor math skills. These students often do not realize the significance of mathematics in computer science. This paper discusses several relevant areas of computer science and explains why computer science students need math in order to master the material taught in these courses and to eventually find success as a computing professional.