Is CS50 the same as AP computer science?

Hello, world! CS50 AP is an amalgam of two courses, CS50’s Introduction to Computer Science, otherwise known as CS50x, and CS50’s Understanding Technology, otherwise known as CS50T. CS50 AP is only for students in high school. CS50 AP is also available via edX.

Is CS50 Introduction to computer science hard?

CS50 is Harvard’s introduction to computer science course. The difficulty ramps up very quickly from there, with in depth discussions on how the computer processes the code, how information is stored in memory and what data structures are. It then moves on to HTML, Javascript and Python.

Is CS50 an AP course?

This is CS50 AP®, Harvard University’s two-course introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming for students in high school, which satisfies the College Board’s AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) curriculum framework.

What does Harvard CS50 teach?

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.

Is CS50 AP FREE?

In 2016, CS50 became available to high school students as an AP course. The course material is available online for free on EdX with a range of certificates available for a fee. The on-campus version is Harvard’s largest class with 800 students, 102 staff and up to 2,200 participants in their regular hackathons.

Why You Should Take CS50?

I stated previously that I think CS50 is fantastic. It helps you understand a lot of the core CS concepts, and then gives you the confidence to build cool projects. It is very difficult and fast-paced, but if you stick with it, I think it will pay off.

Should I take CS50 AP or cs50t instead of CS50?

Students not in high school should take CS50T and CS50x instead. CS50 AP is also available via edX.

What are the basic courses in CS50?

Currently, CS50 only offers one basic course. It can be seen as an optional on-ramp to CS50’s core courses. If you don’t feel ready for a formal introduction to computer science, this is a good place to start. CS50T is a gentle introduction to the world of computing. It starts at the hardware level and works its way up from there.

What is CS50x on-campus?

The on-campus version of CS50x, CS50, is Harvard’s largest course. Students who earn a satisfactory score on 9 problem sets (i.e., programming assignments) and a final project are eligible for a certificate. This is a self-paced course–you may take CS50x on your own schedule.

What is CS50 at Harvard?

CS50 itself is Harvard University’s largest course on campus. This is CS50’s introduction to technology for students who don’t (yet!) consider themselves computer persons. An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming.