Computer Science

Computer Science is a discipline that involves the understanding and design of computers and computational processes. Coursera's Computer Science catalogue provides comprehensive knowledge of how computer systems work, from the basic elements of hardware and software to the complex networks that make up the internet. You'll learn about data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, operating systems, and various programming languages. Further, you'll grasp the principles of machine learning and artificial intelligence, and understand the ethical and legal implications of these technologies. This skill set can enable you to become an effective software engineer, data scientist, system analyst, or IT manager.
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    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Computer Science, File Management

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    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Visualization, Pseudocode, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Technical Communication, Computational Logic, Program Development, Communication

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, C (Programming Language), Code Review, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Integrated Development Environments, Software Technical Review, Algorithms

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Graph Theory, Computer Science, File Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Software Design, Game Design

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    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Student Engagement, Technical Communication, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Education Software and Technology, Animation and Game Design, Code Review, Object Oriented Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Software Documentation, Brainstorming, Data Structures, Development Environment

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Code Review, Unit Testing, Command-Line Interface, Data-oriented programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Science, Algorithms, File Systems, Computational Thinking, Software Technical Review, Integration Testing, Software Design

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    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Interactive Learning, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Blockchain, Algorithms, Data Security, Teaching, Cryptography, Education and Training, Technical Communication, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, Digital Transformation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Science, Information Technology, Computational Thinking

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    Tsinghua University

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Design, Query Languages, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science

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    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Cloud Applications, Computer Programming, Debugging, Application Design, Computer Science, Software Development, Pseudocode, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Solution Design, Problem Solving, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Scalability

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Verification And Validation, Software Systems, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Analysis, System Testing, Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Systems Design, Control Systems, Differential Equations, Computer Science, System Design and Implementation, Hardware Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Data Storage

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