1.0.1 What is computer science and how can it help us?

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Jan 3, 2022

A good introduction to computers and computer science. Even someone experienced in the field can learn new concepts, though the course is really geared towards inexperienced learners.

AM

Nov 30, 2020

I am really happy that joined this course. The all lessons in this course was perfect and I really thankful of cursera specially from Dr. Marcro Gillies. Thank You!

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Abstraction

This week starts your journey into understanding computer science. You will think about how computer science can help you understand the technology you use every day and you will also learn one of the most important concepts in computer science: abstraction.

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    Prof Marco Gillies

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