School:Computer Science/Degree

This is a list of core courses from The School of Computer Science.

Credentials

As Wikiversity is not a degree granting institution, students cannot be given any sort of official certification. Instead, students wishing to document their achievements should consider taking competency and certification exams such as the IC³ exam, the CLEP Computer exam, and a variety of computer industry vendor and vendor-neutral certifications.

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Introduction: Introduction to Computers Core Courses: Introduction to Computer Science Introduction to Programming Introduction to Algorithms Theory of Programming Languages Computer Architecture Introduction to Discrete Math Operating Systems Introduction to Theory of Computation Networking Electives: Other courses listed in the full course listing can be considered electives.

Introduction to Computers Course Page This resource is 75% complete Prerequisites This course is designed for students with no background in Computer Science. Description A computer is a device that can receive, process and store data. They are used as tools in every part of society together with the Internet. Computers nowadays are complex; there are a lot of different components inside them, and they all serve different purposes. They all need to work together for the computer to work; knowing how a computer works makes it easier to use a computer by being able to understand how a computer will respond. ^ Back to Top ^

Introduction to Computer Science Course Page This resource is 50% complete Prerequisites Introduction to Computers (Optional) Description This course covers the same materials as an introductory class for undergraduate computer science majors. Its curriculum, which includes software, hardware and algorithms, resembles that of a one- or two-semester first-year college course or the high school Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science. It does not require a formal computer science background. ^ Back to Top ^

Introduction to Programming Course Page This resource is 75% complete Prerequisites (Optional) Introduction to Computers Introduction to Computer Science Description Since this is an introductory course, we won't be dealing with any one programming language in particular. Examples will be taken from a number of programming languages or given in a pseudocode. More in depth learning of specific programming languages are dealt with in later programming courses. ^ Back to Top ^

Introduction to Algorithms Course Page This resource is 25% complete Prerequisites Introduction to Programming Description This course covers the method behind measuring efficiency and writing good algorithms. It will also describe frequently used algorithms. ^ Back to Top ^

Theory of Programming Languages Course Page This resource is 50% complete Prerequisites Introduction to Programming Discrete Math Description Understanding the underlying logic behind programming languages is vital for comprehending Computer Science concepts - ranging from programming to systems design. This course is designed to acquaint you with the subject matter you and give you a groundwork for further study. ^ Back to Top ^

Introduction to Discrete Math Course Page This resource is 75% complete Prerequisites Introduction to Programming Description This is the first of two discrete math subjects for students of Computer Science at Wikiversity. Discrete mathematics is the part of mathematics devoted to the study of discrete (i.e. distinct) objects. In general, it is used whenever objects are counted, when relationships between finite (or countable) sets are studied, and when processes involving a finite number of steps are analyzed. It is important for computer science because in computing machines, information is stored and manipulated in a discrete fashion. ^ Back to Top ^

Computer Architecture Course Page This resource is 0% complete Prerequisites Introduction to Programming Theory of Programming Languages Description This course introduces students to the core concepts of Computer Architecture - including hardware components, assembly languages, and pipelining. ^ Back to Top ^

Operating Systems Course Page This resource is 25% complete Prerequisites Computer Architecture Description The operating system (OS) is specialized computer software that allocates memory and manages system resources. This course will explore the hardware/software interface, the history of operating systems, and other related topics. ^ Back to Top ^

Introduction to Theory of Computation Course Page This resource is 75% complete Prerequisites Discrete Math Description Theory of Computation is an integral component to the theoretics of computer science. Topics include computability, Turing machines, and decideability. ^ Back to Top ^

Networking Course Page This resource is 50% complete Prerequisites Introduction to Computer Science Description Computer networking is the scientific and engineering discipline concerned with communication between computer systems. Such networks involve at least two devices capable of being networked with at least one usually being a computer. The devices can be separated by a few meters (e.g. via Bluetooth) or thousands of kilometers (e.g. via the Internet). ^ Back to Top ^