So You Wanna Be a Computer Scientist?

What you DO need to take this course

• Basic computer knowledge;
• Know what an operating system is and the differences between MS-DOS and UNIX; how to navigate directories; how to copy files;
• Know how to use a text editor; how to send/read email
• Basic algebra; variables
• A desire to learn; patience when you get stuck

What you DON'T need to take this course

• Your own computer (it really helps if you do)
• Advanced math skills (no trigonometry, analytic geometry, or calculus)
• Previous computer programming courses

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