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.


Nate Hardison, Preceptor

Nate is a Preceptor in Computer Science at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He received his B.S. in Symbolic Systems from Stanford in 2010 and his M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford in 2011.


Rob Bowden, Head Teaching Fellow

Rob is a senior at Harvard College concentrating in Computer Science with a secondary field in Mathematical Sciences.


Tommy MacWilliam, Head Teaching Fellow

Tommy is a senior at Harvard College concentrating in Computer Science with a secondary field in Government.


Zamyla Chan, Teaching Fellow

Zamyla is a junior at Harvard College concentrating in Engineering Sciences with a secondary field in Computer Science.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will certificates be awarded?

Yes. Online learners who achieve a passing grade in CS50x will earn a certificate of mastery that indicates successful completion of the course, but will not include a specific grade. Certificates will be issued by edX under the name of HarvardX. For CS50x in Fall 2012 – Spring 2013, certificates will be free.

https://www.edx.org/courses/HarvardX/CS50x/2012/about