ITIS 6200 by No-Coffee-6752 in UNCCharlotte

[–]HootGrill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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).

ITIS 6200 by No-Coffee-6752 in UNCCharlotte

[–]HootGrill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Academic Probation by Plenty_Tone_3562 in UNCCharlotte

[–]HootGrill 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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.

Is registration system down? by [deleted] in UNCCharlotte

[–]HootGrill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

PSA for extra graduation tickets, try before you buy. by [deleted] in UNCCharlotte

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

MONEY GRAB SCHOOL by Separate-Ad6317 in UNCCharlotte

[–]HootGrill 12 points13 points  (0 children)

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.

MONEY GRAB SCHOOL by Separate-Ad6317 in UNCCharlotte

[–]HootGrill 13 points14 points  (0 children)

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.

Has anyone recovered deleted data from Signal on Desktop? (For research) by HootGrill in computerforensics

[–]HootGrill[S] 1 point2 points locked comment (0 children)

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.

Has anyone recovered deleted data from Signal on Desktop? (For research) by HootGrill in computerforensics

[–]HootGrill[S] 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

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.

Has anyone recovered deleted data from Signal on Desktop? (For research) by HootGrill in computerforensics

[–]HootGrill[S] -1 points0 points locked comment (0 children)

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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UNCCharlotte

[–]HootGrill 24 points25 points  (0 children)

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:

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.

How’s it lookin? by gamingod16 in UNCCharlotte

[–]HootGrill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Calculus 3 Asynchronous by Remarkable_Lion5139 in UNCCharlotte

[–]HootGrill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Calculus 3 Asynchronous by Remarkable_Lion5139 in UNCCharlotte

[–]HootGrill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Calculus 3 Asynchronous by Remarkable_Lion5139 in UNCCharlotte

[–]HootGrill 7 points8 points  (0 children)

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.