Computer Science I

  • • Learn programming skills in Java
  • • 100% online from top instructors
  • • Earn college credit

Courses as low as $597

Original price: $1332

Monthly payment option available

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Benefits

  • College Credits

    Earn 3 credits from University of Pittsburgh

  • Futuristic learning

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  • More for less

    Save 50% vs. typical for-credit college costs

  • Overview

    In this groundbreaking course taught by world-class instructors, you’ll learn essential programming skills in Java.

    You'll code a Sudoku puzzle-solver, as well as your own survival game with an array of dangerous characters.

    Plus, you’ll develop practical skills for in-demand tech careers—such as testing and debugging code, error handling, and defensive programming.

  • Instructors

    We hand-picked our instructors specifically because they offer a uniquely human take on computer science.

    Using a custom interface to code alongside professors Xanda Schofield and Michael Lee, you’ll experience just how approachable, accessible, and inclusive computer science can be.

  • Support

    Our two code ambassadors will be with you every step of the way to guide you through real-world examples to practice the concepts you learn each week.

    Hit a snag on the site? Have a burning question? We’ve got you covered.

    Our dedicated Student Success team is available to assist you—and push you—to help you pass with flying colors.

Transferable credits from a top 50 school

Most schools accept credits transferred from University of Pittsburgh

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Full refund if you do the work and don't pass

If you’ve put in the time and effort to do all the work for a course but do not receive a passing grade, that’s on us and you will receive a full refund. You may also exit the course before the drop deadline to receive a full refund (14 days from start for 14-week courses).

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Traditional course Outlier

Cost per course

$1,332 on average

Cost per course

$597 with monthly payment option

Credits

Usually 3-4 credits from your school

Credits

3 transferable credits

Risk

Pay full price after the drop deadline

Risk

Full refund even after the drop deadline if you do the work and don’t pass

Format

In-person or Zoom

Format

Interactive and 100% online (Zoom-free)

Lectures

Specific time and place

Lectures

On-demand, anywhere

Exams

Specific hour

Exams

Flexible window

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What you’ll learn

This course covers all the basic principles and latest Computer Science I topics you’ll need for college credit (and then some—see the syllabus for a complete list).

Basics

Syntax and semantics

“Hello, World!”

Primitive types and reference types

Assignment and numerical operators

Order of precedence

Stored program computers

Recursion

The Fibonacci sequence

Recursion and sorting

Selection, insertion, quick, and merge sort

Programming language commands

Conditionals

Loops

Methods

Arrays

Strings

ArrayLists

Error handling and exceptions

Defensive programming

Enumerated types

Catching, throwing, creating exceptions

Checked exceptions

Object-oriented programming

Defining and creating classes and objects

Constructor method

Main method

Accessor and mutator methods

Data visibility

Libraries

Classes and inheritance

Overriding methods

Polymorphism

Object class

Designing class hierarchies

Freqently asked questions

  • We recommend students have earned at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. You must be 13 or older and willing to commit yourself academically to enroll in our courses. Students attempting Outlier courses should be ready for the academic rigor of college-level coursework.

    In addition, students will need Wi-Fi and a laptop or desktop computer (tablets and cell phones do not meet our requirements) to complete the course.

  • When you Audit an Outlier course, it simply means you’re taking the course without the expectation of earning credits or impacting your college transcript. You will not receive a grade, a transcript, nor credits, and will not be participating in exams.

    The Audit Path is ideal for:

    -High school students who are looking to add sparkle to their college applications, or who wish to learn more about a subject, but avoid the burden of impacting their permanent records.

    -Lifelong learners who want to take a serious course but aren’t interested in receiving grades or college credits.

    Learn more about our audit option in the Help Center.

  • Tutoring sessions will be scheduled to maximize compatibility with students’ schedules and availability. Exams are each open to take within a weeklong window and the capstone assignment has deadlines to keep you on track, but all other course materials are available to you from the time the course opens through the end of the final exam window.

  • If you have a request for reasonable disability accommodations, contact support@outlier.org. Please include specifics regarding the accommodation you are seeking. Additionally, if you have a disability accommodations letter from a school you are currently attending, you may send that to us as well.

    Outlier is committed to ensuring that learners with accessibility needs have equal opportunity to succeed in our courses.

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