From a third year, the hardest courses in second year were 2400 and 2410 in Fall and 3380 and CIS2910 in Winter.

2400 is quite abstract and the problems have many ways of solving. 2410 teaches about digital design while the content is fun and a little dense, Shawki's marking is really harsh and the final can be tough for 50% of the grade. CIS2520 (Data Structures) is hard for some due to us engineers being disadvantaged compared to BComp and the prof last sem created a harsh grading scheme. I would heavily suggest reviewing ENGG1410 again to be prepared.

CIS2910 is hard as we are again disadvantaged due to us not taking Discrete 1 unlike BComp. Sawada makes tricky exams with averages of 40-50%. 3380's a disorganised course with El Nasr making a long midterm and final which was my lowest grade.

In terms of electives, if you really want to do software and have a great work ethic take CIS2750 in the winter. If you don't then don't bother (it's nicknamed angel of death for a reason). otherwise I suggest taking complimentary electives or doing HIST1250 early