How is calculus a part of computer science? How are these two related? The longest and most meaningful answer gets the best answer!! Thanks a lot.
Calculus as a part of Computer Science?
I spent years doing scientific computing. It is all about integration. Every behavioral model of a real system is a vast array of non linear differential equations.
Are they teaching you the various methods of digital integration? the Z transform and its uses?
If you want to program in robotics, how would you know how to accelerate, decelerate and calculate Jerk (the derivative of acceleration) without calculus?
Even in game programming it would be useful to calculate the results of complex inputs in a future time. For that you may need to solve differential equations, or, at least, integrate.
Reply:no, it is part of statistics
Reply:You wouldn't think so, but taking certain courses makes you think a certain way. Calculus makes you realize more about math problems. Problems like Derivations and basically puzzle solving. When you code you need to have a certain procedural thinking process. The best part about knowing calculus when you code is that you can write a code to SOLVE those dang problems!
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