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Individual Course
CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
Course Length
12 weeks
10-20 hours a week
Featuring faculty from:
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Enroll as Individual
Certificate Price:
$ 219
Enroll as Individual
Certificate Price:
$ 219
An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming in an online course from Harvard.
This is CS50x , Harvard University's introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming for majors and non-majors alike, with or without prior programming experience. An entry-level course taught by David J. Malan, CS50x teaches students how to think algorithmically and solve problems efficiently. Topics include abstraction, algorithms, data structures, encapsulation, resource management, security, software engineering, and web development. Languages include C, Python, SQL, and JavaScript plus CSS and HTML. Problem sets inspired by real-world domains of biology, cryptography, finance, forensics, and gaming. The on-campus version of CS50x , CS50, is Harvard's largest course.
Students who earn a satisfactory score on 9 problem sets (i.e., programming assignments) and a final project are eligible for a certificate. This is a self-paced course–you may take CS50x on your own schedule.
The course will be delivered via edX and connect learners around the world. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Self-Guided
edX
- Learning Outcome
Concepts like abstraction, algorithms, data structures, encapsulation, resource management, security, software engineering, and web development
- Learning Outcome
Familiarity in a number of languages, including C, PHP, and JavaScript plus SQL, CSS, and HTML
- Learning Outcome
How to develop and present a final programming project to your peers
- Learn from Harvard faculty
- Do it on your own time
- Get a certificate, add it to your resume
- Be part of the Harvard Community
Faculty
Your Instructor
Brian Yu
Senior Preceptor in Computer Science, Harvard University
Your Instructor
Doug Lloyd
Senior Preceptor in Computer Science, Harvard University
Your Instructor
David J. Malan
Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer Science, Harvard University
David J. Malan is Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer Science at Harvard University in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences as well as a Member of the Faculty of Education in the Graduate School of Education. He teaches Computer Science 50, otherwise known as CS50, which is among Harvard University's largest courses, one of Yale University's largest courses, and edX's largest MOOC. He also teaches at Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School, Harvard Extension School, and Harvard Summer School.
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Ways to take this course
Audit or Pursue a Verified Certificate
A Verified Certificate costs $219 and provides unlimited access to full course materials, activities, tests, and forums. At the end of the course, learners who earn a passing grade can receive a certificate.
Alternatively, learners can Audit the course for free and have access to select course material, activities, tests, and forums. Please note that this track does not offer a certificate for learners who earn a passing grade.
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