how long is the harvard cs50x edx course?

by Prof. Ryley Casper PhD 8 min read

13 weeks

What is CS50x at Harvard?

CS50's Introduction to Computer Science | edX CS50's Introduction to Computer Science Estimated 12 weeks 6–18 hours per week Self-paced Progress at your own speed Free Optional upgrade available There is one session available: 3,579,488 already enrolled! After a course session ends, it will be archived . Starts May 2 Ends Dec 31 Enroll

How long does it take to complete CS50x?

, studied CS50 at Harvard University (2018) Answered 4 years ago · Author has 197 answers and 1.1M answer views Thanks for A2A! Well, it entirely depends on how you manage your time and keep yourself motivated! There are people who completely devote their time towards this and finish it in just 2 months [ seen in cs50 group in facebook].

What is the CS50x gradebook?

This is CS50x , Harvard University'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.

Does CS50x have a test or quiz?

FAQs. See cs50.harvard.edu/x/faqs for answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs)!

How long does Harvard CS50 take?

Harvard's survey of its own students shows they average about 10 hours per pset assignment. On top of that, the lectures are around 2 hours per week plus a final project to complete at the end. So it's reasonable to expect the whole course to take 100 to 200 hours, depending on your skill level starting out.May 8, 2019

Is Harvard edX CS50 worth it?

Having taken the course myself a few years ago, I can't say I'm surprised: the course is excellent. It has dedicated instructors, excellent production values, and its content is refreshed annually. Most notably, the course will continue to offer a free certificate of completion in 2020.Jan 13, 2020

Is CS50 an actual Harvard course?

The on-campus version of CS50x , CS50, is Harvard's largest course. Students who earn a satisfactory score on 9 problem sets (i.e., programming assignments) and a final project are eligible for a certificate. This is a self-paced course–you may take CS50x on your own schedule.

How hard is CS50 edX?

How difficult is CS50? For many students, CS50 is simply more time-consuming than it is difficult. Starting each week's problem set early, then, makes things easier! And the course's difficulty was also recalibrated back in 2016, per the Q data below.

Is Harvard CS50x good?

I stated previously that I think CS50 is fantastic. It helps you understand a lot of the core CS concepts, and then gives you the confidence to build cool projects. It is very difficult and fast-paced, but if you stick with it, I think it will pay off.Mar 10, 2018

Is CS50 enough to get a job?

CS50 is a good start, but I don't think it will get you anywhere near enough knowledge to competently work in a cs field. Remember it's intro to computer science - students complete multiple more cs courses before graduating.Jan 9, 2019

Is edX certificate worth?

edX certificates are absolutely worth it. Although most courses on edX can be taken for free, earning a certificate is a good way to show employers and educational institutions that you're serious about your career or your education.May 1, 2022

How do I get my free CS50x certificate?

If you submit and receive a score of at least 70% on each of this course's problem sets, labs, and final project, you will be eligible for a free CS50 Certificate like the below. For a verified certificate from edX, register at cs50.edx.org.

How much is CS50 certificate?

CS50: The Expanded Offering
LevelCoursesCertificate
Basic (Optional)CS50 TechFree on Harvard OCW $90 on edX
(Pick one: usually enough)CS50Free on Harvard OCW $90 on edX
CS50 APNo free certificate $90 on edX
CS50 LawFree on Harvard OCW $99 on edX
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Is Tideman the hardest problem in CS50?

Tideman was the hardest one for me, but speller comes close as well. It took me a long time to understand all the concepts of speller, but in the end it was a very fun challenge. With tideman, most functions were easy, but the rest was excrutiatingly p…

Should I skip CS50?

The differences between CS50 (which focuses on C) and AP Computer Science (which focuses on Java) do extend beyond the courses' choice of languages. If you cannot complete past quizzes quickly and correctly, you should not skip CS50."

What is the difference between CS50 and CS50x?

Cs50 is the general term for all the couses which are cs50x,cs50w, cs50 business, cs50 game development and so on. Cs50x which is "introduction to computer" is among the courses in cs50. CS50 is the Harvard University course, also known as CSCI E-50, CS50x is the edX version of that course.

How to Take this Course

Even if you are not a student at Harvard, you are welcome to “take” this course for free via this OpenCourseWare by working your way through the course’s eleven weeks of material. If you’d like to submit the course’s problem sets and final project for feedback, be sure to create an edX account, if you haven’t already.

How to Teach this Course

If you are a teacher, you are welcome to adopt or adapt these materials for your own course, per the license.

Certificates

CS50x is free to take, and you are welcome to submit the course’s ten problem sets and final project for automated feedback.

Books

No books are required or recommended for this course. However, you might find the below books of interest. Realize that free, if not superior, resources can be found on the course’s website.

Walkthroughs

Integrated into problem sets are “walkthroughs,” videos that offer direction on where to begin and how to approach problems.

Labs

Labs are programming exercises that prepare you for the week’s problem set.

Problem Sets

Problem sets are programming assignments. CS50x does not have deadlines for problem sets. You are welcome to work on and submit them at your own pace. To be eligible for a verified certificate from edX, however, you must submit (and receive a score of at least 70% on) all problem sets and labs by 31 December 2022.

Final Project

The climax of this course is its final project. The final project is your opportunity to take your newfound savvy with programming out for a spin and develop your very own piece of software. So long as your project draws upon this course’s lessons, the nature of your project is entirely up to you. You may implement your project in any language (s).

When will CS50x be updated?

On 1 January 2022, the course will be updated to a 2022 version. Your progress from 2021 will be carried forward to the 2022 version (see below). After 31 December 2021, you may only submit the 2022 version’s problem sets and will need to satisfy whatever requirements are in place for CS50x 2022.

When is the deadline for CS50x?

You are welcome to work on and submit at your own pace. The overall deadline for the course is end of day, Eastern time, on 31 December 2021 (Fri, Dec 31, 2021, 11:59 PM EST).

What is CS50 certificate?

A CS50 Certificate is a free certificate from CS50 itself; CS50 does not verify identities.

When does CS50x refresh?

CS50x is a course that spans multiple years, but has a content refresh on 1 January each year. Your gradebook will only ever reflect your completion status of the current version of the course (which is now CS50x 2021), even if you have completed the course in a prior year.

How long is EDX verification good for?

No, your verification should be good for an entire year, but if it has expired, you should be able to re-verify yourself via edX’s dashboard.

What age do you have to be to take CS50x?

CS50x is perhaps best suited for ages 13 and up. Some of the software tools that the course uses require a minimum age of 13 to sign up. Therefore, younger students might need a hand from a parent in getting set up.

Can you get CS50x 2021 if you completed the lab?

No. Per a question that appears below, you have been credited with having completed the full “week” (including the lab) in CS50x 2021 if you completed the corresponding week of CS50x 2020.

Certificates

CS50x is a course that spans multiple years, but has a content refresh on 1 January each year. Your gradebook will only ever reflect your completion status of the current version of the course (which is now CS50x 2022), even if you have completed the course in a prior year.

Deadlines

On 1 January 2023, the course will be updated to a 2023 version. Your progress from 2022 will be carried forward to the 2022 version (see below). After 31 December 2022, you may only submit the 2023 version’s problem sets and will need to satisfy whatever requirements are in place for CS50x 2023.

Eligibility

CS50x is perhaps best suited for ages 13 and up. Some of the software tools that the course uses require a minimum age of 13 to sign up. Therefore, younger students might need a hand from a parent in getting set up.

Grades

Your style grade will be based on the style50 results for every source code file in your submission. When you run submit50, be sure that your folder includes only those files that are necessary for the problem set. If you have any extra test files in there, those will be counted towards your grade.

Support

Not regularly! Afraid CS50x is too large, but you can still ask questions in any of CS50’s communities!

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Expectations

  • You are expected to 1. submit ten problem sets, 2. submit eight labs, and 3. submit a final project.
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Certificates

  • CS50x is free to take, and you are welcome to submit the course’s ten problem sets and final project for automated feedback. To be eligible for a verified certificatefrom edX, however, you must receive a satisfactory score (at least 70%) on each problem you submit as part of one of the course’s ten problem sets as well as on the course’s final project. Problems are evaluated along …
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Books

  • No books are required or recommended for this course. However, you might find the below books of interest. Realize that free, if not superior, resources can be found on the course’s website. Hacker’s Delight, Second Edition Henry S. Warren Jr. Pearson Education, 2013 ISBN 0-321-84268-5 How Computers Work, Tenth Edition Ron White Que Publishing, 2014 ISBN 0-7897-4984-X Pro…
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Walkthroughs

  • Integrated into problem sets are “walkthroughs,” videos that offer direction on where to begin and how to approach problems.
See more on cs50.harvard.edu

Problem Sets

  • Problem sets are programming assignments. CS50x does not have deadlines for problem sets. You are welcome to work on and submit them at your own pace. To be eligible for a verified certificate from edX, however, you must submit (and receive a score of at least 70% on) all problem sets and labs by 31 December 2022.
See more on cs50.harvard.edu

Final Project

  • The climax of this course is its final project. The final project is your opportunity to take your newfound savvy with programming out for a spin and develop your very own piece of software. So long as your project draws upon this course’s lessons, the nature of your project is entirely up to you. You may implement your project in any language(s). You are welcome to utilize infrastructu…
See more on cs50.harvard.edu

Assessments

  • Does CS50x have a test or quiz?
    Nope! CS50 at Harvard does have a test and quiz, but CS50x does not.
  • What’s the difference between “less comfortable” and “more comfortable” problems? Do I have t…
    In some earlier problem sets, you’ll have a choice between a “less comfortable” and a “more comfortable” problem. The “less comfortable” are what you might consider the “standard” version of the problem, designed for students who have little or no prior experience. The “more comforta…
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Certificates

  • I completed CS50x in 2020 (or prior). Why does my Gradebook no longer show me as having co…
    CS50x is a course that spans multiple years, but has a content refresh on 1 January each year. Your gradebook will only ever reflect your completion status of the current version of the course (which is now CS50x 2021), even if you have completed the course in a prior year. If you wish to …
  • Do I have to pay for verification before starting the course?
    Nope! If you would like a verified certificate from edX, you can pay for verification at any point, even after completing all of the coursework. Though we do recommend, to avoid any logistical issues that can delay certificate issuance, that you verify before finishing the course.
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Deadlines

  • If I don’t finish the course before 31 December 2021, what will happen?
    On 1 January 2022, the course will be updated to a 2022 version. Your progress from 2021 will be carried forward to the 2022 version (see below). After 31 December 2021, you may only submit the 2022 version’s problem sets and will need to satisfy whatever requirements are in place for …
  • If I started CS50x before 2021, can I resume?
    Yes, any progress you made on past years’ problem sets has been carried forward to your CS50x 2021 gradebook. Note that individual problem scores from past years are not shown, but if the corresponding problem setwas completed, you’ll see it marked with a green circle and included i…
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Eligibility

  • Is my child too young to take CS50x?
    CS50x is perhaps best suited for ages 13 and up. Some of the software tools that the course uses require a minimum age of 13 to sign up. Therefore, younger students might need a hand from a parent in getting set up.
See more on cs50.harvard.edu

Grades

  • If my style score is not as expected, why might that be?
    Your style grade will be based on the style50 results for every source code file in your submission. When you run submit50, be sure that your folder includes only those files that are necessary for the problem set. If you have any extra test files in there, those will be counted towards your grad…
  • Why does edX think my grade is 0%?
    CS50x doesn’t use edX’s built-in gradebook, so all students’ scores appear (in edX’s gradebook) as 0%, always. Not to worry, see cs50.me/cs50xfor your actual scores. (Note that if you have carryover credit, as described in a question above, you will not see the individual scores for thos…
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Support

  • Does CS50x have office hours?
    Not regularly! Afraid CS50x is too large, but you can still ask questions in any of CS50’s communities!
  • Does CS50x have sections?
    Afraid not! CS50x is too large, but you can still ask questions in any of CS50’s communities!
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