About Algorithms, data structures and computability

The aim of this course is to help you become a computational thinker. Formulating a problem for efficient solution by computers is an extremely important skill. In this course, you will hone this skill: exploring a range of computing concepts; applying these to a variety of problems; and, in the process, becoming familiar with the popular Python programming language. This is the course for you if you are specialising in computing or if - whatever your field - you need to understand both the power and the limitations of computing. Though the focus is on the underlying ideas, you will also need to work with some mathematical concepts and notation.