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About the Course

Computational thinking is the process of approaching a problem in a systematic manner and creating and expressing a solution such that it can be carried out by a computer. But you don't need to be a computer scientist to think like a computer scientist! In fact, we encourage students from any field of study to take this course. Many quantitative and data-centric problems can be solved using computational thinking and an understanding of computational thinking will give you a foundation for solving problems that have real-world, social impact. In this course, you will learn about the pillars of computational thinking, how computer scientists develop and analyze algorithms, and how solutions can be realized on a computer using the Python programming language. By the end of the course, you will be able to develop an algorithm and express it to the computer by writing a simple Python program. This course will introduce you to people from diverse professions who use computational thinking to solve problems. You will engage with a unique community of analytical thinkers and be encouraged to consider how you can make a positive social impact through computational thinking....

Top reviews

AK

Dec 13, 2022

I recommend this course to everyone who wants to learn about Computation Thinking in an effortless manner. I am delighted with this course. Thanks to UPenn and Coursera for giving me this opportunity.

AW

Feb 3, 2019

The course is very well-designed and it helped me develop understand how to apply computational thinking in solving various types of problems as well as acquire basic skills of programming in Python.

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By Christy S

Jun 10, 2022

This course was worth taking and I learn a lot. However, it was advertized for users of all levels. The python portion of the course moves at a pace that is extremely difficult to keep up with. I thought that I just wasn't getting the material but after using a python book recommended by a friend, I realized that this course moves at an extremely fast pace, and it seems that you need some kind of programming background to be able to complete it. I had to use a book, internet searches, and get tutoring in order to do some of the assignments. This course was way more difficult than I expected for an entry-level course.

By Jessica C

Jul 8, 2021

The first three weeks were very well presented and instructed. It was challenging and interesting for me (I don't have a computer science background). However, the pace and level of difficulty are accelerated in Week 4. You're expected to go from having no Python knowledge to being able to solve multiple-step programming assignments which the videos give a cursory explanation to. The videos would probably be sufficient for someone who already has a strong Python or programming background.

By Alexander M

Jun 19, 2021

The first 3 weeks of the course are very enlightening for someone new to computer science, but the fourth week of the course suffers from a significant difficulty spike when trying to answer questions involving python programming. Issues include expecting the learner to know concepts not mentioned in videos and a lack of help with python programming questions.

By Tatiana L

Mar 6, 2025

This "course" is mostly advertising of Penn's online programmes. Very basic information, even automatic tests require upgrade. Actually it is not a course at all, just a teaser.

By Juancarlos D

Apr 18, 2023

Assignment instructions are so convuluted that they cause more confusion than provide clear or understandable instructions. (must be revised)

By Diana B

Apr 23, 2023

+ interesting introduintroduction to Computer thinking

- extremely very low audio videos , some examples are tedious and shoehorned

By Stephanie M

Jul 12, 2020

There are giant leaps in logic for the assignments using python. It was not friendly for someone with no python experience.

By Prasad K

Apr 1, 2019

Not very rigorous course. However, it is OK for an introductory course for non CS students.

By Susan B

Jun 17, 2022

Loads of peer-review, Not my favorite, but I see why it is necesssary.

By Vishal K

Aug 30, 2020

it was nice But not in deep.

By Baoshun Y

Oct 5, 2020

This course is disappointing. It does not provide useful information in the first 3 weeks, and rush to python introduction in the lask week without enough excise and clarification.

By Praveenkumar M

Jul 6, 2023

a. The course needs more examples real-time

b. This course is fit for the technical people who writes coding.

c. non-coding people - this course is a greek and latin for you

By Valentine S

Jul 3, 2023

Super helpful topic, but expect to spend way more time than advertised on some of these assignments, depending on your level of knowledge. Not a simple course to complete.

By Ryan L

Aug 1, 2019

Terrible. Too many bugs in the autograder. Need more specific guidelines for submission in section 4.8

By Jaden

May 31, 2019

Boring, not application based.

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By 김승운

Mar 10, 2021

4주차 과제가 너무 어려웠어요