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About the Course

Computational thinking is the process of approaching a problem in a systematic manner and creating and expressing a solution such that it can be carried out by a computer. But you don't need to be a computer scientist to think like a computer scientist! In fact, we encourage students from any field of study to take this course. Many quantitative and data-centric problems can be solved using computational thinking and an understanding of computational thinking will give you a foundation for solving problems that have real-world, social impact. In this course, you will learn about the pillars of computational thinking, how computer scientists develop and analyze algorithms, and how solutions can be realized on a computer using the Python programming language. By the end of the course, you will be able to develop an algorithm and express it to the computer by writing a simple Python program. This course will introduce you to people from diverse professions who use computational thinking to solve problems. You will engage with a unique community of analytical thinkers and be encouraged to consider how you can make a positive social impact through computational thinking....

Top reviews

J

Dec 18, 2018

Excellent course for beginners with enough depth, programming and computational theory to increase their computer science knowledge to a higher level. It builds a good foundation of how computers work

AK

Dec 13, 2022

I recommend this course to everyone who wants to learn about Computation Thinking in an effortless manner. I am delighted with this course. Thanks to UPenn and Coursera for giving me this opportunity.

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By Alexander P

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Aug 3, 2019

Excellent introduction and overview to computer science.

By Chuncheong Y

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Jul 21, 2020

good for people who have no computer science knowledge.

By Yixu P

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Oct 28, 2021

It a great course for a beginner in Computer science!

By Yuanxin C

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Aug 12, 2022

Very good introductory course. Thank you professors.

By Vũ H X

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May 13, 2021

i'm very happy when i have just finished this course

By Yash G

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Dec 9, 2023

it was a fun course and had a lot to learn about it

By Anh N Đ

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Jun 23, 2021

Absolutely great course, help me a lot in studying.

By David L

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Apr 10, 2019

Course is organized very clearly. Content is solid.

By Mamidi T

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Sep 3, 2021

I can really get inrest to learn more about python

By Robert C G

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Apr 15, 2021

I thoroughly enjoyed this mini Intro to CS course.

By Vijay K R P

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Aug 25, 2019

Great course for introduction to computer science.

By Lency B

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Aug 16, 2021

great course and well structure of python topics

By Faiyaz H

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Aug 28, 2019

Truly excellent. Perfectly explained and tested.

By Minh T L

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Nov 2, 2021

Really really really good course for beginners!

By Yemanebirhan G

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Feb 26, 2021

I found this course to be more than I expected!

By Meghna S

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Oct 8, 2022

Great course!! Professor Davidson is amazing!

By Andrew F

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Jan 5, 2021

Great course. You get out what you put in :) .

By 中西壮太

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Nov 8, 2020

Could earn fundamental computational thinking.

By Pranay R K

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Dec 26, 2019

Good introductory course! Very clear lectures

By Darren H

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Mar 22, 2019

Good start to computer programming and python

By Hamudi J

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Oct 19, 2022

Great course. Totally recommend taking it!

By Pujun G

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Feb 29, 2020

Really helpful course! Really great course!

By Hollie O

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Apr 30, 2021

Super fun and engaging! I learned so much!

By Pedro M

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Jul 12, 2020

Excellent course and great into to Python!

By Ed V

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Sep 7, 2019

Well designed and engaging - great course!