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Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary80 hoursProfessional certification
YesPrerequisites
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.
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!
Projects in this career path
- Project
Block Letters
Display your initials on the screen in block letters and create an ASCII art. - Project
Magic 8-Ball
We’ve learned about and explored a powerful tool in Python — control flow! It’s so powerful, in fact, that it can be used to tell someone’s fortune. - Project
Sal's Shipping
Use your knowledge of control flow to create a program that will help Sal's customers get the best deals on all their shipping needs.
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