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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Certification Course is a self-paced online course that introduces learners to the nuances of computer science and basic programming skills. The course offered on the edX platform allows learners to progress at their speed and complete the course in a self-paced manner.
The Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Training is provided by expert professors from the Tokyo Institute of Technology. The introductory level course in computer science equips learners with the skills to write basic programs. Once the course is completed, learners will receive the Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Certification by edX and the Tokyo Institute of Technology.
During the free audit track, stduents will only have the option to be upgraded to a paid verified version which offers an unlimited version. Edx has 2 tracks in which the students can be enrolled - one is the audit track and the other is the verified track. The free audit track can be upgraded to a paid verified version which offers an unlimited version.
The Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- 5 weeks duration
- 2 to 3 weekly study hours
- Self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Graded assignments and exams
Programme Offerings
- Certificate of completion
- 5 Weeks Duration
- 2 to 3 Hours Weekly Study
- video lectures
- Graded Assignments
- exams
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 6621 | yes | Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo |
The Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Certification Fees structure offers two options to learners. The audit track of the course with free access will provide limited access to course materials except for graded items. You can enroll in the paid and verified track by paying a fee of Rs. 6,621 .
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Course Fee Structure
Audit track | Free |
Verified track | Rs. 6,621 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates are not required to have prior knowledge in the field of computer science.
What you will learn
After completing the Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Certification Classes, you will learn about the following topics:
- What is data
- Computation
- Basic information security
- Encryption and decryption
- Crypto-breaking
- Private key cryptosystems
- Public key cryptosystems
- Computer simulation
- Data mining
- Installation of software
- Ruby on Rails
Who it is for
The course is suited for anyone interested in the field of computer science and programming.
Admission Details
Follow the steps below to enroll in the Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Online Course:
Step 1: Go to the official website by clicking on the URL given below -
https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-to-computer-science-and-programming
Step 2: Click on the enroll option in the course description.
Step 3: When the page opens, enter your name, email id, and password and create a new account.
Step 4: Once the account is created you can choose the course name and enroll.
The Syllabus
- Who is Professor Watanabe?
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Instructions for Users
Learning Objectives
- 1.1 What is computation?
- 1.2 Data is Numbers
- 1.3 Inside the Computer
- 1.4 Programming with Ruby
- 1.5 Time to Practice 1
Quiz 1
Learning Objectives
- 2.1 Arrays, Basic Concepts
- 2.2 How to Use arrays
- 2.3 Time to Practice 2
Quiz 2
Learning Objectives
- 3.1 Characters and Strings
- 3.2 Caesar Encryption
- 3.3 Time to Practice3
Quiz 3
Learning Objectives
- 4.1 Functions and Subroutines
- 4.2 Cryptanalysis
- 4.3 Time to Practice 4
- 4.4 Modern Encryption
Quiz 4
Learning Objectives
- 5.1 Brief Summary of this course
- 5.2 Appendix 1.1: On the Nature of Computation, Computability
- 5.3 Appendix 1.2: On the Nature of Computation, P ≠ NP Conjecture
- 5.4 Appendix 2.1: Applications of Computation, Simulation
- 5.5 Appendix 2.2: Applications of Computation, Data Mining
- 5.6 Appendix 2.3: Applications of Computation, AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Quiz 5
Instructors
Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course can be covered in approximately.
No, the candidates of the Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Online Course will not be provided with placement help.
Learners should spend approximately 2 to 3 hours per week on the course.
The course is conducted by the faculty of the Tokyo Institute of Technology in collaboration with edX.
Yes, the Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Course is available as a self-paced course.