During the summer holidays, I was lucky enough to be given a place on a four-day residential program at the University of York for Computer Science. Continue reading “HeadStart Course”
Travelling Salesman Problem
The Travelling Salesman Problem is the name given to an algorithmic problem which poses the question Continue reading “Travelling Salesman Problem”
NASA Trip
During the 2017 February holidays I had visited the Johnson Space Centre in Houston on a school trip Continue reading “NASA Trip”
Neural Networks
A Neural network is a type of artificial information processing program which imitates or replicates the functioning of the human brain in order to perform tasks. Continue reading “Neural Networks”
37% Rule
This is one of the algorithms which was discussed in the book Algorithms to Live By and I have given a review of this book in a previous post. I decided to look at this rule more closely and explain what this algorithm entails. Continue reading “37% Rule”
Linear Regression
Linear regression is an algorithm implemented in supervised machine learning. Continue reading “Linear Regression”
Work Experience Strathclyde University
During the February holidays, I attended Strathclyde University for a week to gain some experience in the field of computer science.
IBM Watson
Watson is a question answering machine which is able to respond to questions delivered in natural language. Continue reading “IBM Watson”
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is the use of information technology to study living organisms, usually at the molecular level. Bioinformatics involves the use of computers to collate and organise biological information to answer questions in fields like evolutionary biology. Continue reading “Bioinformatics”
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies. They can be used just like any other normal currency, however, they exist outside the control government and financial institutions. Continue reading “Cryptocurrency”