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Foundations of Computer Science

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Course Summary

This course is an introduction to computer science and computational thinking. Topics include algorithms, abstraction, data structures, encapsulation, resource management, security, software engineering, and web development.

Key Learning Points

Learn the fundamental concepts of computer science and computational thinking
Understand algorithms, data structures, and software engineering
Gain practical skills in web development

Learning Outcomes

Understand the fundamental concepts of computer science
Develop practical skills in web development
Apply computational thinking to problem solving

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of programming concepts
Access to a computer with internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures
Quizzes

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Andrew Ng
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Description

Welcome to Introduction to Programming: Visual Basic. In the course sequence you will learn to write programs that utilize both procedural and object oriented techniques to solve business problems. In the first course in the sequence we will provide you with a solid foundation in the computer science topics that are important to understand when programming Visual Basic. In courses two through four, we will role up our sleeves and start coding in Visual Basic. In these courses you need to have access to a computer that is running Windows, macOS or Linux with the .NET 5 installed. We will show you how to install .NET 5.

Knowledge

Develop computer programs that utilize classes and objects to solve business and mathematical problems
Develop computer programs that utilize collections of variables to solve business and mathematical problems
Model Object Oriented Programs with UML class diagrams

Outline

Specialization: Introduction to Computer Programming Visual Basic
Specialization Introduction

Algorithms, History of Computing and Algorithm Efficiency
Definition of an Algorithm
History of Computing
Algorithm Efficiency
Common Algorithms
Algorithm Reading
History of Computing Reading
Algorithm Analysis Reading
Common Algorithm Reading
Practice Algorithm Quiz
Practice History of Computing Quiz
Practice Algorithm Analysis Quiz
Practice Common Algorithm Quiz
Module 1 Graded Quiz

Computer Hardware and Organization
Binary Number Systems
Boolean Logic Video
Computer Circuits Video
von-Neumann Architecture Video
Binary Number Reading
Boolean Logic Reading
Circuit Reading
von-Neumann Architecture Reading
Practice Binary Number Quiz
Practice Boolean Logic Quiz
Practice Circuit Quiz
Practice von-Neumann Architecture Quiz
Module 2 Graded Quiz

Computer Networks, Cloud Computing and Information Security
Introduction to Networking
Continuation of Networking Overview
Introduction to Networking Protocols & Services
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Information Security
Computer Networking Introducion Reading
Networking Reading
Cloud Computing Reading and Ungraded Activities
Information Security Readings
Practice Networking Quiz
Practice Networking Protocols Quiz
Practice Cloud Computing Quiz
Practice Information Security Quiz
Module 3 Graded Quiz

Systems Software, Databases and Automation
Assembly Language Video
High-Level Programming Language Video
Relational Database Video
Automation and Artificial Intelligence Video
Assembly Language Reading
High-Level Programming Langauge Reading
Relational Database Reading
Automation and Artificial Intelligence Reading
Practice Assembler Quiz
Practice High-Level Programming Language Quiz
Practice Relational Database Quiz
Practice Automation and Artificial Intelligence Quiz
Module 4 Graded Quiz

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Discover the foundations of computer science through this comprehensive course on Coursera. Users have given this course high praise for its engaging and informative content, with many highlighting the quality of the instructors. One key aspect that users thought was good is the accessibility of the course material, which makes it suitable for both beginners and advanced learners.

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging and informative content
Excellent instructors
Suitable for beginners and advanced learners
Great course structure
Practical assignments

Cons from User Reviews

Some of the material can be challenging for beginners
Not enough time to complete assignments
Some students felt that the course was too basic
Lack of personal interaction with instructors
Some of the lectures were too long

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