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Gain insights into essential number systems for computer scientists. Explore binary representation and learn to represent and manipulate positive, negative, and fractional numbers stored in computers.

31 Lessons

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Differentiate between binary, hexadecimal and other number systems, and understand how to convert between them
Perform binary arithmetic
Understand fixed point notation
Learn how floating point representation works
Understand the basics of computer storage

Learning Roadmap

31 Lessons26 Quizzes

Introduction

Get familiar with essential number systems, binary manipulations, and computer memory concepts.

Getting Started

Essential Number Systems

Discover essential number systems, their conversions, and applications in computing.

Introduction to Number Systems and the Decimal System

Introduction to the Binary System

Binary Conversions

Introduction to the Hexadecimal System

Conversions between Hexadecimal and Binary

Introduction to the Octal System

N-Base Number System

Exercise: Create Your Own Number System

Some Binary Operations

4 Lessons

Break apart binary arithmetic, shift operations, and fundamental multiplication and division techniques.

Signed Binary Numbers

6 Lessons

Grasp the fundamentals of signed binary number representations and arithmetic operations in computing.

Representing Numbers With Fractional Parts

8 Lessons

Dig into fractional number representation using fixed and floating point notations.

Representation in a Computer

3 Lessons

Simplify complex concepts of binary units, text encoding, and computer memory structure.

Conclusion

Master the steps to further explore programming languages and computational problem solving.

Where to Go From Here?

Certificate of Completion

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Developed by MAANG Engineers

Every Educative lesson is designed by a team of ex-MAANG software engineers and PhD computer science educators, and developed in consultation with developers and data scientists working at Meta, Google, and more. Our mission is to get you hands-on with the necessary skills to stay ahead in a constantly changing industry. No video, no fluff. Just interactive, project-based learning with personalized feedback that adapts to your goals and experience.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Get introduced to the number systems that are essential for computer scientists, and take a deep dive into binary representation. Learn how to represent and manipulate, positive, negative, and fractional numbers in binary, and learn how numbers are stored and represented in computers. The only background this course requires is grade-school arithmetic. No programming knowledge is needed.

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