Introduction to Computers & Programming

Introduction to Computers & Programming

An introductory course on computers and programming focusing on logic building and problem-solving skills through hands-on exercises.

Beginner

30 Lessons

6h

Certificate of Completion

An introductory course on computers and programming focusing on logic building and problem-solving skills through hands-on exercises.

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This course includes

9 Playgrounds
6 Quizzes

This course includes

9 Playgrounds
6 Quizzes

Course Overview

This language-agnostic course is your guide to programming and acquiring problem-solving skills. You will start reviewing the anatomy of computers and the binary number system. You will then look at the lifecycle of a program before moving on to the core concepts of programming. Overall, the primary focus of this course is logic building within the context of computer science and programming. Throughout each chapter, you will get hands-on experience with exercises and quizzes to solidify what you’ve learne...Show More

What You'll Learn

Learning the anatomy of a computer

Learning how information is represented in a computer

Understanding the lifecycle of a program

Learning the key steps to solving problems

Learning to write pseudocode

Learning to draw flowcharts

Discovering how conditional statements are used in programs

Understanding how repetition is achieved in programs

What You'll Learn

Learning the anatomy of a computer

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