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About the Course

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! Just because we use computers all the time, doesn't mean that we understand them, or find them easy to use. Computer Science is the science of computers, it is the field of knowledge that experts use to understand computer systems. Knowing a little computer science will help you understand the computers all around you. This isn't a how-to course for a particular piece of software, instead you will learn some fundamental concepts that you can apply to any software or computer system. You'll apply these concepts to the kind of computer systems we use every day, including word processing applications, e-commerce, the internet and web sites. You will learn how to apply computer science concepts to solve problems in daily computer use and generally be a better computer user. Taking this course could be the start of your career in computer science, and the course is an introduction to the Bachelors in Computer Science from University of London, but it is also for you if you just want to learn a little computer science to help you better understand the computers you use in your ordinary life....

Top reviews

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!

AN

Sep 1, 2024

Very beginner friendly, the AI tools that help students better understand the information allow for a more accessible and digestible course.

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By Miguel A T

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Jun 26, 2020

Great course to learn a glimpse of what Computer Science and network is about.

By Amanda J

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May 27, 2020

Helpful course for understanding fundamental principles of computer science.

By Dagmarie R

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Dec 28, 2020

THE PROFESSOR WAS AMAZING AT EXPLAIING AND VERY INFORMATIVE THANK YOU

By Evans M

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Nov 10, 2020

This course was wonderful, a great eye-opener into computer science.

By Sam S

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Jul 17, 2021

foundtional course that will give an abstract understanding of CS.

By Miguel  A d S

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Jul 8, 2022

A Good introduction showing basics concepts of how computers works

By Zakawat H

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May 8, 2021

This was soo Amazing course to learn the basic systems of computer

By Nancy R

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Apr 7, 2023

Great for beginners! Well explained and straight to the point!

By Ernesto J C G

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May 17, 2021

It's a great course I did understand a lot of computer basis

By Charvi G

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Aug 7, 2025

i like this course because it is so useful and interesting.

By Patrick Z

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Aug 12, 2020

Great course to get an understand of how computers work.

By Jake H

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Aug 14, 2020

Superb! Really enjoyed it. Marco was excellent! Thanks.

By Amna A

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May 18, 2020

i understood well of the great professor marco gillies.

By Ülvi Ə

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Jan 5, 2022

great courese thanks for course and financial aid

By Vinicius G

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Sep 3, 2021

Excelente curso, gostaria de continuar aprendendo.

By Alka P

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Feb 19, 2021

Quick, interesting overview of how computers work.

By Mahmoud H

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Jun 27, 2019

A very concise explanation of how a computer works

By Ahsan S

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Sep 22, 2020

It was an amazing experience, and I learnt a lot.

By Altaf R

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Jul 15, 2023

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity

By Nazerke

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Jul 22, 2020

Gave me better understanding, good for beginners

By Jose U d S J

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Mar 7, 2019

Very Nice, I really enjoyed and learned a lot!

By Rowena B

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Aug 9, 2021

Great place to learn the basics! Recommended!

By Ze I

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Aug 7, 2024

جزاكم الله خيرا على الدوره التدريبيه الرائعه

By Assia A c

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Aug 15, 2022

super course , i've learned a lot of things

By Jose A R

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Nov 20, 2019

Interesting overview of how computers work