MIT's Introduction to Computer Science | Python Programming

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Comprehensive computer science and Python programming course from experienced MIT instructors. Develop a strong foundation in problem-solving through coding.

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Introduction

MITs Introduction to Computer Science and Programming in Python is intended for students with little or no programming experience. It aims to provide students with an understanding of the role computation can play in solving problems and to help students, regardless of their major, feel justifiably confident of their ability to write small programs that allow them to accomplish useful goals.

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Highlights

Taught by experienced instructors from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Covers fundamental computer science concepts and programming in Python 3.5
Includes programming assignments with examples to reinforce learning

Recommendation

This course is highly recommended for students with little or no prior programming experience who want to develop a strong foundation in computer science and programming. It is suitable for students from various academic backgrounds who are interested in learning how to use computation to solve problems.

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