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Computer Science Series
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Competitive Programming Basics
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This is a 4-week course where we teach the basics of competitive programming, including some USACO Bronze topics and CodeForces problems about 800-1000 in rating. Each session, we'll go over one concept from competitive programming. The topics we will likely cover are:
1. Introduction + math
2. Strings
3. Data structures
4. Simulation/brute force
5. Sorting
6. Greedy problems
Prerequisites: familiarity with Python, Java, or C++ (if you haven't learned these, please visit w3schools for a tutorial)
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Rafa d
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Intro to NumPy: Python’s Most Powerful DS Library
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Ready to take your Python skills to the next level? In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll dive into NumPy, the powerful Python library that makes working with numbers and data fast and easy. You’ll learn how to use NumPy arrays, do quick math, and understand why it's a favorite for data scientists, engineers, and machine learning pros. No prior experience with NumPy required—just basic Python knowledge (like variables and lists). We’ll wrap up each session with a fun Kahoot quiz to test your skills!
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Nathan J
1/30
Q&A With a Software Engineer
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I'll give a short background on my time as a software engineer (20+ years) and then open things up to any questions the audience may have about my experiences in the profession and what life has been like as a software engineer. Note that this is just a Q&A about being a software engineer – it does not include coding, homework help, etc.
I'd like audience questions to drive the discussion, but here are some example questions that I can answer, if requested, during the session:
* What’s a typical day like?
* Who decides what a product looks like (i.e. designs the UI)?
* Does someone review your code?
* Do you work alone or with others?
* What do you do if you need help?
* How’s work/life balance?
* How do you learn new skills?
* Do you do pair programming?
* What do you look for when hiring?
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Michael G
Registration full.
Breaking Down the Box: Exploring Computer Components
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In this lecture-based session, we’ll take a guided tour through the internal parts of a desktop computer
This session is designed to help students of all backgrounds understand the 10 essential hardware components that make up a PC, from the CPU and RAM to the GPU, storage, and power supply. Each component will be introduced with its function, importance, role, and lastly paired with a human body analogy to simplify and solidify understanding.
Throughout the lecture, students will:
- Learn the name, purpose, and basic function of each key hardware component
- Understand how the parts interact to create a fully functioning computer
- Visualize complex systems through easy-to-follow metaphors and analogies
- Build a strong foundation for future technical learning or PC-related projects
*This is a lecture-style session with no hands-on component; ideal for learners who prefer structured, conceptual learning with visual aids. By the end of the session, students will have a clear idea of how the components of a PC work together to bring a computer to life.*
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Mohammed A
0/20
Track, Commit, Collaborate: Version Control with GitHub
2nd session
Imagine if you're responsible for managing a large software project. How do you keep your code bug-free? How do you integrate the contributions of many developers into one final product? And how do you prevent a random hacker from deleting everything?
There's a common tool that developers use - git - that aims to address these problems. It's a tool that 99.9% of software developers use, making it even more of a shame that it isn't taught in a lot of high schools.
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Daniel C
6/15
Basics of Game Design with Unity
3rd session
Hello! Every week, we will cover the basics of creating a simple video game with Unity! You'll learn simple movement, platforming, and more! You'll be expected to write some code and occasionally answer a few of my questions on how the code works. No previous experience necessary!
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Pedro Henrique C
9/15
Introduction to C++
3rd session
Each week, by using W3Schools and Leetcode, we will go over C++ one by one!
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Taehun K
7/10
An Intro to Fundamental Concepts in Computer Engineering
4th session
Learn the fundamental concepts in computer engineering, from computer number systems to digital electronics!
We will cover topics like prefix/postfix/infix notation, boolean algebra (a combination of logic and algebra), and the basics of graph traversals and adjacency matrices.
This course will follow American Computer Science League (ACSL) materials, and will help prepare you for the contests. It will equip you with the necessary knowledge to start your computer engineering journey, even if you don't plan on taking the contests!
Please note that this course is meant to teach you the core concepts in computer engineering, which will be helpful for both engineering and computer science. These topics are useful in programming, but as we will not be covering programming tasks, no programming experience is required.
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Sharan P
3/10
Intro to Competitive Programming
10th session
Every session, we'll go over a fundamental concept in competitive programming and solve practice questions based on them! The series will start from the basics, so a good understanding of basic programming in any language (preferably C++, Java, or Python) should be enough. Whether you're preparing for contests like USACO, Codeforces, or just want to strengthen your problem-solving skills, this series will help you build a solid foundation step by step! Hope to see you all in the series :)
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Yudhish K
2 spots left!
Learn C++ from Scratch
12th session
This series is meant to teach you how to code in C++ as well as introduce you to some common computer science topics. No prior programming knowledge is necessary.
I'll be using VS Code for programming, though if you have another preference, that will work. We'll start with installing VS Code (if necessary) and eventually work on some real-world projects.
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Alexander J
2 spots left!
How ideas from Computer Science and Physics affect our lives
37th session
We'll go through important ideas in the domain of Computer Science (Game Theory, Exploration/Exploitation tradeoff, Search and Decision making in uncertainty etc.) and Physics (Concept of relativity and time, resonance, entropy/information etc) and understand how we can apply these concepts to understand aspects of our own lives. These sessions will be interactive, so you'll be the explorers and I'll be your guide.
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Pratik A
Registration full.