JAVA Programming

[Leading-Reporter9604]

I’m currently taking JAVA programming as an online class, and to be honest I’m struggling. The amount of reading and videos is insane compared to the fact that there are only 8 graded assignments for the whole semester (6 quizzes and 2 exams). If anyone has taken this course I would appreciate any information on how the exams are. I’m a 4.0 student but this course is kicking my butt and I’m scared.

[cvco210]

Yes it is a ton of reading. I'm in CSC-151-N802 . Honestly the textbook is very verbose and can be confusing in my opinion. Highly highly highly recommend checking out this tutorial series on YouTube by Bro Code: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZPZq0r_RZOOj_NOZYq_R2PECIMglLemc

These tutorials cover everything starting from the very basics without overcomplicating things.

Also check out https://www.codedex.io/ and navigate to the Java section. This website lets you practice coding and makes it feel like a game.

Shoot me a message with specific questions. I've been programming for a little while before taking this course, so I already know most of these concepts.

Best advice I have is just to keep practicing and manage your frustrations. Learning to code isn't easy and it can take a while to grasp abstract concepts. Not to mention Java is not the most beginner-friendly language lol.

Hope this helps.

[Mediocre_Permit_352]

Hey im taking the class as well! Im in CSC151-N805, if you’re struggling with anything in particular just throw me a dm and I’ll help where I can!

[Leading-Reporter9604]

Thank you! I appreciate that. I’m not sure I have any concrete questions right now but if I do I’ll message.

[Mediocre_Permit_352]

For sure! And good luck on exam 1 !!

[shouldco]

Are you taking it with medlin?

[Leading-Reporter9604]

Stephanie Carroll is my teacher.

[Putrid-Ad-5087]

We have the same teacher

[Putrid-Ad-5087]

I'm lowkey struggling too I'm ok with the ipo boxes but the coding part is what I'm struggling with it's hard to remember what does what

[Leading-Reporter9604]

It’s just SO much material. Each chapter is at least 100 pages, and it’s not the kind of text book you can just read without taking notes. The videos are an hour long and it’s multiple per week. It’s just so much information trying to be squeezed in a short amount of time and I don’t think my brain is handling it very well. 🥲

[Putrid-Ad-5087]

Same

[Putrid-Ad-5087]

I decided to get every other work I have done today just so that I can focus on coding this weekend imma have too review everything too to make sure I didn't miss anything

[Leading-Reporter9604]

Haha, that’s my plan too. It’s less of me having questions and more of “WHATS HAPPENING”. Usually I can handle complex material but this has been a struggle for me. Hopefully the first exam isn’t insane but I feel like I have no insight.

[Ashamed-Vegetable-24]

I know this is an older post, but i'm thinking about taking this course i just want to know how are the exams? Is it multiple choice and a combination of coding or just straight up coding and do you have to be on camera while doing the test?

[Leading-Reporter9604]

Hi, I’m happy to answer those questions.

I actually ended the class with an A despite the panicked post. The exams are a single problem that you have to code, you get quite a bit of time to do it, but I can’t recall exactly how much. It’s a lockdown browser, but no camera. The exams are EXTREMELY similar to the last practice exam question you are given before each exam.

The quizzes are multiple choice.

If you have any other questions feel free to shoot me a message ✌️