This two-part course introduces the basic mathematical and programming principles that underlie much of Computer Science. Understanding these principles is crucial to the process of creating efficient and well-structured solutions for computational problems. To get hands-on experience working with these concepts, we will use the Python programming language. The main focus of the class will be weekly mini-projects that build upon the mathematical and programming principles that are taught in the class. To keep the class fun and engaging, many of the projects will involve working with strategy-based games. In part 2 of this course, the programming portion of the class will focus on concepts such as recursion, assertions, and invariants. The mathematical portion of the class will focus on searching, sorting, and recursive data structures. Upon completing this course, you will have a solid foundation in the principles of computation and programming. This will prepare you for the next course in the specialization, which will begin to introduce a structured approach to developing and analyzing algorithms. Developing such algorithmic thinking skills will be critical to writing large scale software and solving real world computational problems.
Este curso forma parte de Programa Especializado - Fundamentals of Computing
Principles of Computing (Part 2)
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Searching and Data Structures
This week, we will explain the importance of searching. We will also explore various data structures and learn about inheritance.
Recursion
This week, we will explain the importance of recursion.
Trees
This week, we will explain the importance of trees. We will also explore how to set up game trees so that we can efficiently search them.
Modeling, Assertions, and Invariants
This week, we will explain the importance of modeling. We will also explore how to use assertions and invariants to ensure that our models are always consistent and correct.
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Principales revisiones sobre Principles of Computing (Part 2)
Phew, this course was much harder than the preceding courses. Some assignments took many hours of work over several days. But it's doable, and well worth it.
Great course, I hope for more of this kind of courses. Invaluable skills gained from this course. High praise to all the professors. Thank You Very Much.
Instructores
Scott Rixner
Professor
Joe Warren
Professor
Luay Nakhleh
Associate ProfessorAcerca de Universidad Rice
Acerca de Programa especializado Fundamentals of Computing
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