HarvardX: Introduction to Computer Science: CS50x About Video

About this course

CS50x is Harvard College's introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming for majors and non-majors alike, with or without prior programming experience. An entry-level course taught by David J. Malan, CS50x teaches students how to think algorithmically and solve problems efficiently. Topics include abstraction, algorithms, data structures, encapsulation, resource management, security, software engineering, and web development. Languages include C, PHP, and JavaScript plus SQL, CSS, and HTML. Problem sets inspired by real-world domains of biology, cryptography, finance, forensics, and gaming. As of Fall 2012, the on-campus version of CS50x is Harvard's largest course.

Students who earn a passing grade on 8 problem sets (programming assignments - 15-20 hours each), 2 quizzes, and a final project will get an honor code certificate from HarvardX. Students may take CS50x at their own pace, starting anytime after October 15, 2012 and finishing anytime before April 15, 2013.
Prerequisites

None. CS50x is designed for students with or without prior programming experience.
Course staff
David J. Malan, Instructor

David is a Senior Lecturer on Computer Science at Harvard College for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He received his A.B., S.M., and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Harvard in 1999, 2004, and 2007, respectively.

[BonifacePereira]

Awesome ! im waiting for the course to start !

[lt.scheisskopf]

FAQ says: You may take CS50x at your own pace, starting anytime after October 15, 2012 and finishing anytime before April 15, 2013. So maybe it doesn't start on the 15th but on the 16th instead?

[hrvaticaigitara]

it should start today, am i right? i cannot see anything on the site of edx :\

[Jibrilguti]

I am really disadvantaged, my internet services are very poor, I even can't access the first lecture, is there any help I can get from anybody please???

[nadinetuhaimer]

can you please give us the link of the first lecture