Introduction to Computer Science and Programming
About this course
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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What you'll learn
- Fundamental concepts of how computers work and operate
- Writing interactive, graphical programs at an introductory level
- Numerical and computational tools for problem solving
- Mathematical foundations required for computer science
- Basic computing principles applicable to any software or computer system
Course objectives
- Understand core computing principles that apply across different software and systems
- Develop practical programming skills for creating interactive graphical programs
- Build foundational knowledge in numerical mathematics for computational problem-solving
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