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Foundations of Computer Science
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 16 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة LearnQuest
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Welcome to Introduction to Programming: Visual Basic. In the course sequence you will learn to write programs that utilize both procedural and object oriented techniques to solve business problems. In the first course in the sequence we will provide you with a solid foundation in the computer science topics that are important to understand when programming Visual Basic. In courses two through four, we will role up our sleeves and start coding in Visual Basic. In these courses you need to have access to a computer that is running Windows, macOS or Linux with the .NET 5 installed. We will show you how to install .NET 5.

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Specialization Introduction

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Definition of an Algorithm

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History of Computing

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Algorithm Efficiency

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Common Algorithms

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Binary Number Systems

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Boolean Logic

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Computer Circuits

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von-Neumann Architecture

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Introduction to Networking

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Network Protocols & Services

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Cloud Computing

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Information Security

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Assembly Language

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High Level Languages

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Relational Databases

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Automation and Artificial Intelligence

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Discover the "Foundations of Computer Science" course on Coursera, led by expert instructors. This foundational course focuses on programming with Visual Basic, utilizing both procedural and object-oriented techniques to solve business problems. Spanning 960 hours, learners will gain essential computer science knowledge before diving into hands-on coding with Visual Basic in subsequent modules. Perfect for beginners, the course requires access to a computer with .NET 5 installed. Flexible subscription options include Starter and Professional plans. Ideal for aspiring IT and computer science professionals seeking a comprehensive introduction to programming.

Aspen Olmsted
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Aspen Olmsted