University of London
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Specialization
University of London

Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Specialization

Get ready for computer science. Create graphical programs, learn computing mathematics, develop mental models of computer systems.

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Dr Simon Katan
Prof Marco Gillies
Dr Matthew Yee-King

Instructors: Dr Simon Katan

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  • 1. Use the Javascript language to create interactive programs in the browser with 2D graphics.

  • 2. Convert between number bases, work with modular arithmetic, sequences and series and plot graphs.

  • 3. Develop and use mental models to describe the workings of a range of computer systems.

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  • 1. Transform numbers between number bases and perform arithmetic in number bases

  • 2. Identify, describe and compute sequences of numbers and their sums.

  • 3. Represent and describe space numerically using coordinates and graphs.

  • 4. Study, represent and describe variations of quantities via functions and their graphs.

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