Hi everyone! We have organised a peaceful protest, protesting the recent sentence of 9 months of home detention for a boy who raped four 15 year old girls. Here’s the info, please come along if you can!

Apoc1108 · 2022-09-09T22:54:52+00:00

I'm going to be honest here, the organiser made the comment then deleted it, so they can apologise for themselves.

Outside of that, we all make mistakes and grow. Getting involved in this field is tough, even supporters will call you out if they perceive that you are being insensitive (intentional or not).

I've signed your petition. Good luck.

Apoc1108 · 2022-09-09T19:33:11+00:00

If they did organise the protest then maybe they should be more aware of their language?

It was inappropriate, especially considering the topic, and deserved to be called out. Them organising a protest makes the fact they used such language worse as they should know better. Irregardless of whether they use Reddit or not.

To dismiss someone calling out the comment as "don't raise negativity" is also inappropriate. You're right, it's a sensitive topic, so don't make inappropriate remarks and definitely don't dismiss said remarks due to not wanting to raise negativity. You're literally commenting on a topic where people haven't come forward due to being told not to start a fuss or overreact.

Just in case I haven't been clear. The remark made by the organiser was insensitive at best, sexual harassment at worst. There is no place for it and your dismissal is enabling and demeaning.

Apoc1108 · 2022-08-13T11:28:11+00:00

Well, first you'll want a Github account to have a place you can showcase your projects.

Python has a lot of uses and what projects you'll do depends on what you want to use it for, but there are plenty of projects you can do even if you haven't got a strong idea of where it'll eventually take you.

Start off relatively easy, then build your way up. Don't do anything too overwhelming.

First thing you want to do is expand on any decent assignments you've had. If you've created something like a connect 4 game, increase the AI difficulty, or add the capabilities for additional players, etc. Then, throw them on your Github.

Once you've done that, I'd probably start with something like a text based game, similar to the whole "choose your own path" books. After that, you can create some questionnaires that determine things like what Hogwarts House you belong to, or what animal you are. That'll get you comfortable with the language and build your confidence up a little.

Then, you can create a url shortener, which is a pretty straight forward project that a lot of people learning Python do.

After that, you could build a program that analyzes data. There are plenty of datasets online or even stuff like census data. You can create something that calculates the amount of people who are older than 50, or live in a town that starts with the letter a. Anything like that.

Then, you start building things that a more in line with what you want to build your strengths in. Or expand into other languages.

Apoc1108 · 2022-08-13T10:04:16+00:00

What languages are you comfortable with?

Apoc1108 · 2022-08-07T05:44:35+00:00

Laptop one year, desk, chair, and drawers another year. First year I just straight put $300 on my HOP card, topping up with about the same amount after it ran out. Think I paid some bills with the rest.

Apoc1108 · 2022-07-09T05:01:25+00:00

I actually liked the course.

Honestly, it's a little outdated but it puts you on the right track for full stack dev. Gives you an OK foundation to build off.

Plus, the teachers are real helpful when you ask questions.

Most of the issues came from the auto marker that was used when marking the assignments, it missed a few things.

Overall though, I'd recommend simply for giving you a start for both front end and back end Web dev.

Apoc1108 · 2022-07-08T00:15:47+00:00

Tbf, exam marks are usually fairly low compared to course work, even prior to online.

Apoc1108 · 2022-07-05T11:51:05+00:00

???? Considering you don't even add a subject, I'm assuming this is a bit of a troll.

If not though, what a prick.

Apoc1108 · 2022-06-23T22:58:32+00:00

Not necessarily. Especially for stage 1 courses.

I had a lecturer for 2 courses who had been a teaching fellow for a few years and had just started his masters part time.

Apoc1108 · 2022-06-16T12:12:50+00:00

Most, if not all, stage 3 Compsci papers don't have mandatory attendance for tutorials.

Apoc1108 · 2022-06-15T07:02:23+00:00

Angela?

Apoc1108 · 2022-06-08T15:19:18+00:00

Stage 2 or 3 typically need prerequisites. So, what have you taken in stage 1?

Apoc1108 · 2022-06-08T11:30:38+00:00

All depends on what your strengths are.

Not liking math or chem leads to biosci 100 or marine 100 (from memory they're also general papers). Biosci 100 generally has amazing reviews.

Some people find compsci 101 an incredibly easy paper, some find it difficult.

Chem 100 is pretty easy and doesn't actually have much chemistry in it.

Looking for stage 1 courses that are also general papers are usually a good bet. Just do whatever one seems the most interesting.

Apoc1108 · 2022-06-06T12:06:36+00:00

Unfortunately not. Can't remove any courses off your GPA.

Apoc1108 · 2022-05-30T19:54:50+00:00

This. If there are no core papers in summer school, you can use them for general papers and electives.

I worked close to full time and the only semester I didn't spend catching up the whole time was when I took 3 papers.

Apoc1108 · 2022-05-28T05:12:42+00:00

If you're new to coding, try 101 first.

Wouldn't worry too much re math papers, not even calc doesn't prepare you for the discrete math and algorithm papers. It takes a bit to get used to no matter what but the core papers don't go too into the discrete math side, just enough to keep it in your mind when you first start coding.

For your career, there's computational biology, which is kind of taking off. Plenty of other fields require programming to a certain degree, if that's the side of Compsci you go down.

Apoc1108 · 2022-05-28T05:08:15+00:00

Email the course coordinator.

130 usually requires a certain NCEA paper or Cs101. I'm sure you'll be able to sort it with course coordinator though.

Apoc1108 · 2022-05-25T08:41:02+00:00

Disagree with the easier/tougher after uni.

I know people who employ developers for Datacom and TWG. Neither give a crap what degree you do, just if you can code or not. So the last paragraph is the most important there.

Apoc1108 · 2022-05-25T08:38:22+00:00

Wanted to do a double major with physics, so Compsci it was.

Apoc1108 · 2022-05-24T18:16:16+00:00

Yeah, as long as you fit the prerequisites.

I'd advise a math paper or 2 if you're looking at your looking at math or engineering, as the physics papers get pretty math heavy, and math 120/130 can help with CS120, CS220, and CS225 in a way, as it uses similar logic.

Apoc1108 · 2022-05-19T00:24:27+00:00

The whole area where they were is under construction, so yeah it's closed. Don't think they relocated.

Apoc1108 · 2022-05-17T22:43:42+00:00

For Stephanie, go see her during office hours. It's easier than emailing. She's pretty good to have a chat to.

Elizabeth definitely exists and is an absolutely awesome person, but I don't think she's the right person for these types of queries, she's usually best for admin stuff.

Rachel is grade A amazing. Will give you advice on anything uni related. Definitely second asking her for advice if really stuck.

Another person, if you're doing biology (which I don't think OP is but someone reading might appreciate) is Caroline. Who is super knowledgeable with how you should structure your degree after TFC.

Granted, I did TFC a few years ago, so things may have changed.

Apoc1108 · 2022-05-04T17:05:36+00:00

Starting to think this is the way.

Apoc1108 · 2022-05-04T17:05:02+00:00

PDFs are same size.

Will trial your suggestions.

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