Harvard CS50 2026 - Introduction to Computer Science

Overview

Master computer science fundamentals through Harvard's renowned CS50 program, covering programming languages, algorithms, data structures, web development, and AI concepts.

Syllabus

• Course Introduction
Overview of Computer Science
Introduction to the CS50 Environment
• Programming Fundamentals
Basics of C Programming
Introduction to Linux and Command Line
Understanding Variables, Data Types, and Operators
Control Structures: Conditionals and Loops
• Algorithms
Introduction to Algorithms and Pseudocode
Searching Algorithms: Linear Search and Binary Search
Sorting Algorithms: Bubble Sort, Selection Sort, and Merge Sort
Algorithm Efficiency and Big O Notation
• Data Structures
Arrays, Strings, and Pointers
Introduction to Linked Lists
Stacks and Queues
Hash Tables and Trees
Graphs and Networks
• Web Development
Basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Introduction to Frontend and Backend Development
Concept of APIs and Database Integration
• Artificial Intelligence Basics
Introduction to AI and its Applications
Understanding Machine Learning and Neural Networks
AI Ethics and Future Trends
• Final Project
Project Proposal and Planning
Implementation and Testing
Presentation and Evaluation
• Review and Exam Preparation
Recap of Key Concepts
Practice Exercises and Mock Tests

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Subjects

Computer Science