What will CS50 teach me?

CS50 Introduction to Computer Science It explores algorithms, data structures, and memory management. And it ends with one of three specialization tracks: web, game, or mobile development. The course is taught by David J. Malan.

Is CS50 only for Harvard students?

CS50 AP is an amalgam of two courses, CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science, otherwise known as CS50x, and CS50’s Understanding Technology, otherwise known as CS50T. CS50 AP is only for students in high school. Students not in high school should take CS50T and CS50x instead. CS50 AP is also available via edX.

Is learning CS50 worth it?

CS50 on EdX is an excellent course, but it is effectively three courses in one in a slightly non-traditional MOOC style, so how useful it is to you depends on how you use it. Do not expect to complete a “week” of the course every week if starting from scratch.

Is Harvard CS50 difficult?

How difficult is CS50? For many students, CS50 is simply more time-consuming than it is difficult. Starting each week’s problem set early, then, makes things easier! And the course’s difficulty was also recalibrated back in 2016, per the Q data below.

How do I get an edX certificate?

To receive a certificate you will need a passing total score before the course end date. The minimum passing score needed and your total score is shown on the progress tab within the course. What is an archived course? Many of edX’s past courses are available as archives.

Can I skip CS50?

Should I skip CS50 if I already took AP CS A? Probably not. Most students who have taken AP CS A still take CS50 as it tends to fill in gaps in their knowledge and also introduces them to C (and more!).

How hard is CS50?

How much work is CS50?

Harvard’s survey of its own students shows they average about 10 hours per pset assignment. On top of that, the lectures are around 2 hours per week plus a final project to complete at the end. So it’s reasonable to expect the whole course to take 100 to 200 hours, depending on your skill level starting out.

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