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Course Detail

Course Name Mathematical Foundations of Computing
Course Code 24MA603
Program M. Tech. in Artificial Intelligence
Semester 1
Credits 4
Campus Amritapuri ,Coimbatore

Syllabus

Vector Space: Basis and Dimensions – Change of Basis, Orthogonality – Fundamental Vector Spaces Associated with a Matrix, Matrix Decompositions: LU, QR, Eigen Decomposition and SVD, Cayley Hamilton Theorem, Fourier Transform and Fourier Basis

 

Function Optimization – Constrained and Unconstrained Optimization – Linear Programming – Linear Regression – Ordinary Least Squares – Gradient Descent – Conjugate Gradient Descent – Lagrange Multipliers – KKT Multipliers – ADMM – SVM

 

Random Variables – Moments – Covariance and Correlation – Probability Distributions – Moment generating functions – Transforming a random variable and Jacobean- Central limit theorem. Bayes Theorem – Naïve Bayes Classification – Parameter Estimation: MLE – Statistical testing: Mean of two random variables and statistical testing for proportions.

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives

  • To equip students with advanced mathematical tools and techniques: This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of vector spaces, matrix decompositions, optimization methods, and statistical analysis, enabling them to solve engineering problems with precision and efficiency.
  • To develop analytical and problem-solving skills in engineering contexts: This course focuses on enhancing students’ ability to apply theoretical concepts in practical scenarios, including optimization, probabilistic analysis, and statistical inference, preparing them for research and professional practice in engineering and related fields.

Course Outcomes

COs

Description

CO1

Analyze and apply vector space concepts and matrix decompositions to solve engineering problems.

CO2

Demonstrate proficiency in using mathematical theorems and transformations to find solutions to engineering problems.

CO3

Solve optimization problems relevant to engineering contexts.

CO4

Analyze and interpret statistical data and apply probabilistic and Bayesian methods for rigorous analysis and parameter estimation.

 

CO-PO Mapping

 

COs

Description

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

CO1

Analyze and apply vector space concepts and matrix decompositions to solve engineering problems.

3

3

2

CO2

Demonstrate proficiency in using mathematical theorems and transformations to find solutions to engineering problems.

3

3

3

2

CO3

Solve optimization problems relevant to engineering contexts.

3

3

3

2

2

CO4

Analyze and interpret statistical data and apply probabilistic and Bayesian methods for rigorous analysis and parameter estimation.

2

3

1

3

 

Prerequisites

  • Basic programming knowledge

Evaluation Pattern

Evaluation Pattern – 60:40

 

  • Midterm Exam – 30%
  • Continuous Assessment – 30%
  • End Semester Exam – 40%

Text Books / References

Text Book / References

  1. Gilbert Strang, Linear Algebra and Learning from Data, Wellesley-Cambridge Press, 2019.
  2. William Flannery, Mathematical Modeling and Computational Calculus, Vol-1, Berkeley Science Books, 2013.
  3. Stephen Boyd and Lieven Vandenberghe, Convex Optimization, Cambridge University Press, 2018.
  4. Douglas C. Montgomery and George C. Runger, Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2005.
  5. Axler Sheldon, Linear Algebra Done Right, Springer Nature, 2024.
  6. Howard Anton and Chris Rorrers, Elementary Linear Algebra, Tenth Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010.
  7. David Forsyth, Probability and Statistics for Computer Science, Springer International Publishing, 2018.
  8. Ernest Davis, Linear Algebra and Probability for Computer Science Applications, CRC Press, 2012.

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