MATHEMATICS LANGUAGE: A MEANS FOR ACCESSING COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PROGRAMMING

Abstract

Language is a fundamental prerequisite to all human activities and communication. The subject of mathematics is a language which is central to the development of science, engineering and technology. This study highlights the importance and types of mathematics languages used in computer science and technology, and how it enhances computer education and creates prospects for computer developers and users worldwide. The study discusses how mathematics as a language can be used in various forms in coding, developing computer programming languages and interpreting computer programming languages. It also listed some importance of mathematics in computer science and programming, and a few computer programming languages. Few areas in computer science and programming where specific branches of mathematics are utilised were discussed. The study concluded that Mathematics is one of the disciplines needed by those who want to pursue a career in computer science and programming as it is used in various ways from software development, system design, assessment and test results or quality metrics, selection of architectures or algorithms and so on.  It is suggested that those intending to major in any computer science courses should take mathematics courses relevant to their computer course of interest. Specialist teachers in mathematics and computer science should be employed to give learners the basic knowledge they need to excel in computer science and programming courses