Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

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Overview

This specialization is designed to let you explore computational thinking and beginning C programming topics, applying those concepts to develop solutions to a variety of practical problems.The first course assumes no programming experience, and throughout the 4 courses in the specialization you'll learn about both computational thinking and C programming. The material in the courses in the specialization is equivalent to our computational thinking course at UCCS.

Syllabus

Course 1: Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code
- Offered by University of Colorado System. This course starts you on your journey learning about computational thinking and beginning C ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration
- Offered by University of Colorado System. This course is the second course in the specialization exploring both computational thinking and ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Abstraction, Problem Decomposition, and Functions
- Offered by University of Colorado System. This course is the third course in the specialization exploring both computational thinking and ... Enroll for free.

Course 4: Simulation, Algorithm Analysis, and Pointers
- Offered by University of Colorado System. This course is the fourth and final course in the specialization exploring both computational ... Enroll for free.

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Taught by

Dr. Tim "Dr. T" Chamillard

Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming
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Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

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