No, this is for a general introduction to the mathematics of computer science. This looks like a basic (and good!) text any MIT freshman should be able to master. Perhaps it's for what 6.001 has morphed into?
If you understand this stuff, you really need linear algebra for today's "deep learning", which perhaps is 18.03 (I can no longer remember).
I meant Course 6, which can be 6-1 (EE) or 6-2 (EECS). Given that there are many 6-2 majors out there who say they've majored in computer science, it might come as a surprise to others who don't understand the MIT curriculum that a "computer science" major at MIT does not need to take this class.
Not really. You're better off looking at introductory calculus and statistics. This book places more emphasis on discrete math.
One good way to go about it is to audit an online course [like Andrew Ng's] and figure out what gaps you need to fill in your knowledge to understand the material.
I am familiar with Linear algebra and at most average understanding of graph theory. I know there is lot more math to cover for ML but I find it overwhelming to start
All you need for introductory machine learning is multivariable calculus (for some simple optimization stuff), linear algebra, and probability. If you don't know probability, here's a good course: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/electrical-engineering-and-compu....
In its current state, even cutting-edge machine learning is pretty accessible if you have a good understanding of linear algebra and calculus. If you want to do have a deeper understanding of machine learning then vector calculus, tensors, graph theory, etc. can only help you.
You're a godsend, thank you from another person. I've been slowly self working through textbooks my friends give me over the years after they finish from their classes but haven't really known which direction to go in being nontraditional.
Is there a recommended order to these? I skipped two years of math in High School and ended up BSing my way through Calculus without learning any of it, so I'm trying to figure out what I may need to fill the gaps
Yeah, we had a pre-tests for algebra & trig but I read the textbook before the class started and got 100% on the pre-tests, so they skipped me ahead. In retrospect I regret it.