Computers are everywhere, they aren't just the desktops and laptops we use for work but the phones in our pockets and even the watches on our wrists are also computers. You probably use a computer every day and in fact you are reading this on a computer!
This course is part of the Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Abstraction
State, modularity and applications
Networks
How the web works
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- 5 stars72.95%
- 4 stars19.46%
- 3 stars4.50%
- 2 stars1.63%
- 1 star1.43%
TOP REVIEWS FROM HOW COMPUTERS WORK
It was sooo nice. It I clude basic level and some advance level tooo. Goood course. I would recommend everyone to take up this course
Very good course as an introduction to computing. Could stand to be more challenging, but the material is certainly easy enough for a true beginner.
It is awesome and wonderful experience.
and in fact in-depth learning and knowledge of the courses/topics
Thankful to all the staff/members of Coursera and PSMO...
Clear and concise introduction about how computers work. I really liked the focus on abstraction and security.
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