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Computer Science
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Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary75 hoursProjects
36Prerequisites
None
About this career path
Interested in the fundamentals of computer science with Python? This path offers a flexible and accessible method for learning computer science whether you’re interested in studying CS or looking to level up your theoretical knowledge for technical screens.
Average Salary (US)
$115,000
Syllabus
6 units • 82 lessons • 36 projects • 70 quizzes- 1
CS100: Getting Started with the Computer Science Career Path
Kickstart your coding life as you learn all about the programming language Python, and the techniques used when writing it.
- 2
CS101: Introduction to Programming
Keep going with Python and learn about its built-in data structures.
- 3
CS102: Data Structures and Algorithms
Learn about virtualization of computer memory by building the fundamental data structures of computer science: lists, stacks, and queues.
- 4
CS103: Databases
Learn how data is stored using PostgreSQL, a popular relational database management system.
- 5
CS104: Computer Architecture
Learn about the rules, organization of components, and processes that allow computers to process instructions.
- 6
CS105: Discrete Math
Learn about discrete math, the math of computer science!
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Take your skills into the real world with projects
Practice new skills, connect concepts, and put it all together to create something of your own.- portfolio Project
Python Terminal Game
During this project, you will research, brainstorm, and build a Python terminal game of your choice for your friends and family to play. You'll use Git, Command Line navigation, and all of the Python tools you learned about in the Computer Science path! - portfolio Project
Recommendation Software Project
In this project, you'll use your understanding of data structures and algorithms (specifically searching algorithms) to create a recommendation system. In this project, we'll use Git to store our code. - portfolio Project
A Complete Database
It's time to combine all of your PostgreSQL knowledge to design and implement a database that is secure, fast, and useful to your users! You will need to work locally on your own computer. We’ll provide you with high-level tasks to guide your project to completion, but you will be responsible for deciding how to implement them in your code. There are many possible ways to correctly fulfill all of these requirements, and you should expect to use the internet, Codecademy, and other resources when you encounter a problem that you cannot easily solve. Note that there are hints that can assist you, but they will only provide one potential implementation. Do not worry if your project looks different from ours!
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