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Overview
Computational thinking is the process of approaching a problem in a systematic manner and creating and expressing a solution such that it can be carried out by a computer.
But you don't need to be a computer scientist to think like a computer scientist! In fact, we encourage students from any field of study to take this course. Many quantitative and data-centric problems can be solved using computational thinking and an understanding of computational thinking will give you a foundation for solving problems that have real-world, social impact.
In this Computational Thinking for Problem Solving course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Pennsylvania, you will learn about the pillars of computational thinking, how computer scientists develop and analyze algorithms, and how solutions can be realized on a computer using the Python programming language.
By the end of the course, you will be able to develop an algorithm and express it to the computer by writing a simple Python program.
Skills you'll gain
- Computer Programming
- Problem Solving
- Algorithms
- Critical Thinking
- Programming Principles
- Python Programming
- Theoretical Computer Science
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Pillars of Computational Thinking
- Expressing and Analyzing Algorithms
- Operations of a Modern Computer
- Applied Computational Thinking Using Python
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Mathematics Computer Sciences View 512 other Short Courses in Computer Sciences in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- No prior experience required
Tuition Fees
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Funding
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