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Introduction to Computer Science
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Comprehensive CS foundation — algorithms, data structures, software engineering, cloud computing and cybersecurity.

Topics covered
Introduction to Computer ScienceComputational Thinking and Design ReusabilityData Structures and AlgorithmsLinguistic Realization of Algorithms: Low-Level Programming LanguagesHardware Realizations of Algorithms: Computer Systems DesignInfrastructure Abstraction Layer: Operating SystemsHigh-Level Programming LanguagesData Management
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