Computers are everywhere, they aren't just the desktops and laptops we use for work but the phones in our pockets and even the watches on our wrists are also computers. You probably use a computer every day and in fact you are reading this on a computer!
This course is part of the Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Specialization
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming SpecializationUniversity of LondonAbout this Course
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This course is related to the 100% online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from University of London. It will provide you with a preview of the topics, materials and instructors so you can decide if the full online degree program is right for you.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Abstraction
This week starts your journey into understanding computer science. You will think about how computer science can help you understand the technology you use every day and you will also learn one of the most important concepts in computer science: abstraction.
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 20 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
State, modularity and applications
In this week you will learn about the computer science concepts of state and modularity and how they can help you understand the computer applications that you use every day.
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 38 min), 1 reading, 5 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Networks
This week you will learn about how computers communicate with each other over networks, including the internet. You will also learn about some of the security threats that the internet entails and how they can be avoided.
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 34 min)
4 hours to complete
How the web works
In this week you will apply all of the computer science concepts you have learned in this course to understanding how modern websites work.
4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 26 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes
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About the Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Specialization
This specialisation covers topics ranging from basic computing principles to the mathematical foundations required for computer science. You will learn fundamental concepts of how computers work, which can be applied to any software or computer system. You will also gain the practical skillset needed to write interactive, graphical programs at an introductory level. The numerical mathematics component will provide you with numerical and computational tools that are essential for the problem solving and modelling stages of computer science.
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