Mastering Math for Computer Science with Programming
1. Structured Learning Path
Follow this topic order:
1. Logic & Proofs
2. Set Theory
3. Functions & Relations
4. Combinatorics
5. Number Theory
6. Graph Theory
7. Probability & Statistics
8. Linear Algebra
9. Calculus
2. Core Learning Resources
- Textbook: Mathematics for Computer Science (Eric Lehman - MIT)
- Course: MIT 6.042J on OCW
- Supplement with YouTube: Khan Academy, 3Blue1Brown, Neso Academy
3. Implement Concepts in Code
- Learn theory, solve problems manually
- Implement in Python or similar
- Build mini-projects (e.g., truth table generator, RSA tool)
4. Practice with Problems
- LeetCode: logic, combinatorics
- Project Euler: number theory
- [Link]: interactive math
- Hackerrank: applied math problems
5. Document and Share
Mastering Math for Computer Science with Programming
- Use GitHub or Jupyter Notebooks
- Explain solutions
- Build a public portfolio
6. Revisit and Teach
- Teach peers or blog/video your learning
- Teaching reinforces deep understanding
7. Apply in Real Projects
- Use combinatorics in scheduling
- Graph theory in networking/maps
- Probability in AI/games
- Linear algebra in ML
8. Example 8-Week Study Plan
Week 1: Logic & Proofs - truth tables, basic proof
Week 2: Set Theory & Functions - power sets, relations
Week 3: Combinatorics - combinations, permutations
Week 4: Number Theory - GCD, primes, mod arithmetic
Week 5: Graph Theory - DFS, BFS, Dijkstra
Week 6: Probability - simulation, Bayes, distributions
Week 7: Linear Algebra - vectors, matrices, transforms
Week 8: Calculus - derivatives, optimization
