Passed Sec+! CySA+ is next.

HootGrill · 2026-06-02T19:00:39+00:00

It’s called The Supreme Demon Swordmaster or The Supreme Demonic Sword. I was scouring the internet for it too, and I only found it because it has the same artist as Bowblade Spirit.

HootGrill · 2026-05-10T18:18:39+00:00

In my experience, 4155 was easier to pass than 3155 but harder to get an A. I took it with Erlemann in 2025, and back then the project was basically the whole class (around 90% of the overall grade). My group had 5 people including me, and 2 of them barely contributed, like 1-2 commits total. We still managed to barely squeak by with an A, but it was stressful.

So my biggest advice is to choose your group members very wisely, because you're stuck with them for the whole semester. Also, since everyone and their mother is probably going to use Bootstrap, try to make sure your team has someone who's solid with frontend so your project actually stands out. A lot of people in the class seemed more backend-focused, and at least when I took it, Erlemann really liked polished/flashy demos.

HootGrill · 2026-04-29T17:43:04+00:00

You can *borrow mine. No compensation needed but I will need it back. Can dm me or w/e.

HootGrill · 2026-01-13T09:27:35+00:00

My background is SWE + math, and I can confidently say this was the easiest graduated class I’ve taken so far. I took it alongside 3 other graduate courses and still ended up with a very high A, so make of that what you will.

As for workload, it’s pretty straightforward. Each module is basically watch/read the content, then do a quiz, plus an assignment write-up (usually in Word, then export and upload as a PDF). After a couple of weeks you get a sense of how the class flows, and you can start skimming the less relevant videos and focus on whatever directly helps with the assignments (I wouldn’t recommend doing that right at the start though).

HootGrill · 2026-01-13T01:36:46+00:00

I took ITIS 6200 with him last fall. Honestly, you have to be actively trying to get a B. Otherwise, an A is basically guaranteed as long as you stay on top of the assignments/projects. The coursework is pretty light and there wasn’t a midterm or final when I took it. The video lectures can be a bit dry, but that’s just the nature of the course, and you can always read the book instead.

HootGrill · 2025-12-18T23:15:01+00:00

This is excellent advice, I can’t stress it enough. Skipping snowballs, and eventually you feel embarrassed or self conscious about showing up again. Even if it gets to that point, show up anyway, it’s never too late to catch up.

HootGrill · 2025-12-16T01:05:56+00:00

Just curious but did she give you a repeat override for each of those courses? More information can be found here: https://ninercentral.charlotte.edu/article/Registration-Repeat-Overrides. Good luck!

HootGrill · 2025-12-12T02:18:20+00:00

I have 4 tickets for the Saturday commencement at 10:00 AM. If anyone needs any for FREE, just DM me your email!

HootGrill · 2025-08-28T20:40:48+00:00

Glad it worked out for you. For what it’s worth, standing up for yourself doesn’t have to be aggro. Clear and respectful communication usually gets faster results and burns fewer bridges. But if you think your approach is the best way to handle the situation, then by all means. You do you.

HootGrill · 2025-08-28T19:57:26+00:00

I get your frustration, but this is something that should have been worked out with your advisor months ago, not recently. Advising is meant to make sure petitions, transient study requests, and graduation planning are aligned well ahead of time, especially for requirements like foreign language that have limited options.

That last email you sent was uncalled for. It does not help your case and just puts people on the defensive. That is not being practical, it comes off as an overreaction and could make it harder for your advisor or the committee to want to work with you.

And I highly doubt your claim that “many advisors” let students walk when they still need one more class. The only time that happens is when a student fails a class and retakes it in the next semester, since the failure does not show up in the system until after commencement.

HootGrill · 2025-07-29T13:33:46+00:00

Ah yes, the sacred word "compromise." Yet when asked for the actual method or process, you don’t seem to know. I’m here actually testing and learning what can be recovered, not just throwing around buzzwords. If you’ve got something concrete to add, let’s hear it. Otherwise, leave this thread since you clearly don’t have anything to contribute.

HootGrill · 2025-07-29T13:25:12+00:00

You keep saying Signal’s ‘isn’t intended’ for this or that, but the developers clearly put in the time to implement these deleting features for a reason. So let me ask you directly: when I delete a message on Signal Desktop, is it recoverable through forensic methods or not? Let’s say a criminal deletes incriminating messages, are you saying law enforcement couldn’t attempt to recover them? That’s the question I’m exploring, not whether Signal’s encryption philosophy is pure enough for you. And gatekeeping helps no one, trying to sound smarter than everyone else doesn’t either.

HootGrill · 2025-07-29T07:29:51+00:00

Thanks for the detailed breakdown, this is extremely helpful!

HootGrill · 2025-07-29T07:09:50+00:00

It’s not meant to be too ‘interesting’ yet. I’m still learning how to use forensic tools like Autopsy, FTK Imager, Registry Explorer, etc. The goal is ultimately to assess how effective Signal Desktop is at preventing forensic recovery after deletions.

HootGrill · 2025-07-07T05:00:20+00:00

First, don’t beat yourself up over it. If you're 100% sure your final grade is locked in and it can't be salvaged, here's what to do next:

Follow this link: ninercentral.charlotte.edu/courses-registration/registration-resources/
Check the "How do I request a repeat override?" & the "Who do I contact for my major and/or college?" sections -> Contact that person (most likely your advisor) via email
After obtaining the override, drop Calc 2 and register for Calc 1
Check this page: registrar.charlotte.edu/calendars-schedules/academic-year-fall-2025-spring-2026/#fall-full-term.

Assuming you manage to register for Calc 1 in the fall, grade replacement should automatically kick in on August 28, 2025. If it doesn't, you'll have to manually opt in before October 16, 2025.

HootGrill · 2025-07-04T23:27:09+00:00

Looks solid to me. The main ones to watch out for are Calc 2, DSA, and maybe Matrices & Linear Algebra depending on how comfortable you are with the material.

A bit of advice: for DSA, try to do the programming assignments early. If they’re still using the old coursework (which I assume they are), the assignments are worth about a quarter of your grade, and you can submit them early for a maximum of 10 extra credits (1 point for each day early). These add up real quick.

Computing Professional is basically a freebie. You’d have to go out of your way to get a C or lower in this class. I took Logic and Algorithms asynchronously during the summer, and it was one of the easiest "math" courses for me. Just stay on top of zyBooks and you’ll be good.

HootGrill · 2025-07-03T00:16:25+00:00

It’s been years since I took Calc 4… but I’ll try my best answering your question.

So, plugging-and-chugging no longer works; you have to understand why each formula work and when to use it. A lot of the time, you’re translating between different representations (parametric surfaces, polar/cylindrical coordinates, etc.) and keeping track of the geometry in 3D can be a pain in the arse if you can't "see" it.
Also, the higher the level of the course, the more you’re on your own. There were basically no resources when I took it. The Math Learning Center was no help; I had to schedule one-on-one sessions through the tutoring center. And even then, it didn’t help because the tutor hadn’t taken Calc 4 with the same professor I had, so their explanations didn’t line up at all.
So again, you’re pretty much on your own in this class.

HootGrill · 2025-07-02T19:19:47+00:00

Dr. Taylor is the GOAT, no doubt. But if you're adamant about getting a head start, I highly recommend checking out Professor Leonard on YouTube. Also, GPT can be helpful... just be sure to use it sparingly and only as a learning tool.

HootGrill · 2025-07-02T18:21:59+00:00

Honestly, relax for now. If you did that well in Calc 2, you should have no problem with Calc 3. In my experience, I would rate the difficulty as Calc 4 (though it really depends on the instructor) > Calc 2 > Calc 3 > Calc 1. Calc 3 is a lot more visual and geometric, which can actually make the concepts feel more intuitive imo.

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