Introduction To Computer Science For Beginners

An immersive plunge into a dynamic and ever-growing field at the forefront of technological innovation and progress

What you'll learn

Understand algorithms and data structures

Gain a basic understanding of common programming languages

Gain practical coding experience using Python

Learn basic software engineering and web development

Understand and learn how to use control structures

Gain an understanding of Object-oriented programming

Learn how to call and use functions

Learn the basics of databases and how to manipulate them

Learn project management skills

Requirements

No experience needed; just a computer, a reliable internet connection, and an interest in the subject

Description

My comprehensive online course offers an in-depth introduction to the field of computer science. The course covers a broad range of topics, including algorithms, programming languages, data structures, web development, software engineering, object-oriented programming, databases, and more. The course is designed to provide a foundation for understanding the fundamental concepts of computer science and practical experience with programming.Through a combination of lectures, exercises, and assignments, students will gain a thorough understanding of computer science and develop practical programming skills. The course is suitable for anyone who is interested in computer science, including beginners who have no previous programming experience.In the course, students will learn the basics of programming languages, including data types and variables, operators and expressions, and control structures. They will also study data structures and algorithms, such as arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, and searching and sorting algorithms.Moreover, students will also get an introduction to software engineering, including the software development life cycle, software design principles, testing, and debugging. Upon completing this course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue further studies in computer science or to apply their skills to a range of industries, including software development, data analysis, and systems administration.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Basics

Lecture 1 Introduction to the Course

Lecture 2 Overview of Different Programming Languages

Lecture 3 Introduction to Python Programming

Lecture 4 Writing and Running Simple Programs

Lecture 5 Variables, Data Types, and Basic Input/Output

Section 2: Control Structures and Logic

Lecture 6 Conditional Statements (if, else, elif)

Lecture 7 Loops (while, for)

Lecture 8 Logical Operators (and, or, not)

Lecture 9 Solving Basic Programming Problems Using Control Structures

Section 3: Data Structures and Algorithms

Lecture 10 Introduction to Data Structures (lists, arrays, dictionaries)

Lecture 11 Basic Algorithms (searching, sorting)

Lecture 12 Using Built-In Data Structures and Algorithms in Programming

Section 4: Functions and Modular Programming

Lecture 13 Introduction to Functions

Lecture 14 Function Parameters and Return Values

Lecture 15 Writing Modular Code

Lecture 16 Best Practices for Function Design & Organization

Section 5: Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Lecture 17 Introduction to OOP Concepts (classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism)

Lecture 18 Creating Classes and Objects in Python

Lecture 19 Encapsulation, Abstraction, and Modularity in OOP

Section 6: File Handling and Input/Output Operations

Lecture 20 Reading from and Writing to Files

Lecture 21 File Organization and Management

Lecture 22 Processing Data from Files

Section 7: Error Handling and Debugging

Lecture 23 Common Programming Errors and How to Identify Them

Lecture 24 Handling Exceptions and Error Messages

Lecture 25 Debugging techniques and Tools

Section 8: Introduction to Web Development

Lecture 26 Overview of web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Lecture 27 Building a Simple Webpage

Lecture 28 Understanding Client-Server Architecture

Section 9: Introduction to Databases

Lecture 29 Overview of Databases and their Importance

Lecture 30 Relational Databases and SQL

Lecture 31 Basic Database Operations and CRUD

Section 10: The Software Development Lifecycle and Project Management

Lecture 32 Introduction to the Software Development Lifecycle

Lecture 33 Gathering Requirements and Defining Scope

Lecture 34 Planning, Designing, and Implementation

Lecture 35 Testing, Deployment, and Maintenance

Anyone willing to learn with some interest in gaining a working understanding of the fundamentals of computer science who wish to gain practical experience with programming and software development