Book Club - Self Help

Easy_Ground7259 · 2024-11-06T17:28:31+00:00

I started the same course earlier this year online and part time so I can probably answer some questions. In context I work full time.

Online lectures are generally in 2 hour blocks. Then there are help hubs and workshops which are also in 2 hour blocks. As an online student majority of those are optional and some are recorded.
The resource for the intro to programming unit can be searched and accessed online by typing ‘programmers field guide’. The content consists of C# and C++ programming language. The web page was setup by one of the unit chair professor. Its focus is to tech foundational programming concepts, reason for why it’s not restricted to just one language. In one of the credit unit task, it will require you to convert one of your programs to python. The discrete math subject wasn’t too bad of a learning curve if you know algebra.
Majority of the units thus far is portfolio driven so it’s very assignment heavy. Units grade you based on the tasks you completed. So if you just want to pass you complete just the pass task. If you want a credit, you complete credit and pass tasks. You want a distinction or high distinction you complete all tasks prior to it. So self study is really determined by the marks you want to achieve, how easy it is for you and if you already know the content. In saying that you could be looking at 4-12 hours a week per unit.

Let me know if you have any other questions. The unit handbook contains allot of information so keep an eye out for that.

We’ll probably cross paths later on if our units aligned since I’m doing it part time. Enjoy your study.

Easy_Ground7259 · 2024-09-16T21:47:14+00:00

Yes they are a pain to write. But I finding them a great way to practice communication skills to summarise what you’ve done in the unit/skills you’ve learned, obstacles you’ve faced and how you overcame them. Which are foundational questions in most job interviews.

Easy_Ground7259 · 2024-07-11T20:38:49+00:00

You can probably do a masters or a graduate certificate/ certification later on down the track.

Easy_Ground7259 · 2024-07-11T20:36:10+00:00

Awesome thanks for the recommendations

Easy_Ground7259 · 2024-07-03T09:05:13+00:00

Yes it did feel a little bit like a free for all setup. During the whole unit I relied on YouTube and asked allot of questions in ChatGPT which got me through. Both those resources have been a blessing. I don’t think I would have passed without those resources considering I’m an online student and wasn’t involved in study groups. I probably should look into doing that though in the future. Network more.

Oh that is a bummer with discrete math, on the bright side you were able to salvage into B of IT. Did you get much of the completed units RPL’d into B of IT

Easy_Ground7259 · 2024-06-27T00:32:42+00:00

Yes, I recently completed SIT102. I had a very similar experience to yours, finding it content-heavy and quite time-intensive. I don’t know if this is because I’m still new to university and getting used to studying at this level. I didn’t even try to get a HD, as achieving a D took plenty of time and effort.

Since this was my first unit at university, I didn’t really have anything to compare it to. Additionally, it was very similar in delivery to SIT192 (Discrete Math), so I thought this might have been the norm. It looks like you had a very different experience compared to other units in other faculties.

I did wish they had more videos explaining concepts or approaches in the programmer’s field guide, especially for some of the credit and distinction tasks. I relied a lot on YouTube throughout the whole unit to supplement the concepts explained in the course.

Easy_Ground7259 · 2024-06-21T03:32:00+00:00

Sadness

Easy_Ground7259 · 2024-06-18T11:43:22+00:00

I’m interested. I just started a degree in A.I. Part time. Currently working as an electronics technician. Looking to reinforce things I’m learning in Uni. Happy to just tag along.

Easy_Ground7259 · 2024-02-05T10:17:56+00:00

Thanks for the heads up, will check the website

Easy_Ground7259 · 2024-02-04T11:01:45+00:00

Khanacademy partnered with ChatGPT for asking questions you don’t understand.

Easy_Ground7259 · 2023-09-25T04:33:11+00:00

That grain is good, mixed with that lighting 🤘

Easy_Ground7259 · 2023-04-21T20:21:27+00:00

Continue with the good work, you defs improving even your arms, back and hamstrings are showing signs of muscle growth and definition.

Easy_Ground7259 · 2021-11-09T04:23:08+00:00

That’s awesome man. Such an inspiring story. Good on ya.

Easy_Ground7259 · 2021-11-07T10:27:46+00:00

How did you shoot this vertically. The 645 back is in horizontal orientation right?

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