More than teach you how to program in one language, this course teaches you how to program fundamentally and how to teach yourself new languages ultimately. Problem sets inspired by the arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Topics include computational thinking, abstraction, algorithms, data structures, and computer science more generally. (Two thirds of CS50 students have never taken CS before.) This course teaches you how to solve problems, both with and without code, with an emphasis on correctness, design, and style. This is CS50, Harvard University’s introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming, for concentrators and non-concentrators alike, with or without prior programming experience.

Like to prepare nonetheless, or can’t wait to dive in? Description Nor is it expected that you prepare for the course. Here for Visitas? (Hello!) Did you miss Visitas Thinks Big? Looking for photos from the Activities Fair’s photo booth? Like to learn more? CS50 does not have any prerequisites no prior CS or programming experience is required. Even if not sure CS50 (or CS itself!) is for you, do shop the class on T13:30:00-04:00/T16:15:00-04:00, in Sanders Theatre! Email with questions in the meantime! Thinking about taking CS50 in Fall 2023? Here’s feedback from past students, Fall 2022’s first lecture, and students’ past projects. CS50 is the quintessential Harvard course.” A focused topic, but broadly applicable skills.

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