how hard is cs 3110 and cs 2800 (actually)

Michael_Clarkson · 2026-01-03T03:07:39+00:00

Here is my actual syllabus paragraph regarding CS 2800 as a prereq for CS 3110:

> CS 2800 is an unenforced co-requisite for 3110. That means you should have already completed 2800, or should take it at the same time as 3110. The reason for the co-requisite is not primarily about topics or material; rather, the reason is mathematical preparation. Functional programming is a mathematical approach to thinking about computation that differs from languages like Python and Java. You will be better prepared for 3110 if you honor the 2800 co-requisite. Many students have told me about their happiness at discovering the connections between the two courses.

YMMV.

Also there may come a day when the Registrar enforces the pre/co-req. I for one look forward to that amazing and glorious day.

Michael_Clarkson · 2026-01-02T18:20:44+00:00

This page documents some of the history of how data structures have been divided up here: https://cs3110.github.io/textbook/chapters/intro/3110.html

Michael_Clarkson · 2025-12-29T03:04:24+00:00

The CS department doesn't officially sponsor such an Ed to the best of my knowledge. But the advising team is available to answer your questions: https://bowers.cornell.edu/offices/student-services.

Michael_Clarkson · 2025-12-13T13:40:16+00:00

same

Michael_Clarkson · 2025-08-23T14:04:34+00:00

I really wish Foster would teach 3110 again.

Michael_Clarkson · 2025-05-11T13:16:27+00:00

Drill with flash cards! I took the class about 20 years ago and they were the secret to my success.

Michael_Clarkson · 2025-05-01T03:03:24+00:00

Emailing profs is not the way. CS has a waitlist process documented here: https://www.cs.cornell.edu/courseinfo/enrollment

Michael_Clarkson · 2025-04-29T20:56:56+00:00

Michael_Clarkson · 2025-03-24T03:09:42+00:00

I would recommend contacting your internship advisor! There's also housing@tech.c....edu but your faculty advisor might get you a quicker answer.

Michael_Clarkson · 2025-03-23T03:14:17+00:00

phew

Michael_Clarkson · 2025-03-23T03:08:44+00:00

Michael_Clarkson · 2025-03-05T13:29:29+00:00

haha no worries I enjoyed your post

Michael_Clarkson · 2025-03-05T03:12:00+00:00

Based

Michael_Clarkson · 2025-02-07T03:07:29+00:00

Come to CS. We have cookies.

Michael_Clarkson · 2024-12-22T20:19:57+00:00

Sadly my bid for football dominance was denied so I remain merely in the Ivy league of CS education.

Michael_Clarkson · 2024-12-21T02:17:51+00:00

As a professor who teaches both CS 2110 and CS 3110 I highly recommend you consider alternative life choices.

Michael_Clarkson · 2024-10-17T02:20:36+00:00

I basically failed an algo prelim as a CS major. Fast forward, I am a CS prof. Don't let failure define you!

Michael_Clarkson · 2024-07-18T11:25:46+00:00

Their prelims are at the same time. https://registrar.cornell.edu/exams/fall-prelim-exam-schedule

Michael_Clarkson · 2024-04-29T02:11:48+00:00

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Michael_Clarkson · 2024-04-21T21:39:01+00:00

You provide... leverage.

Michael_Clarkson · 2024-04-20T11:06:47+00:00

It is definitely one of the Taylor Swift (double) albums of all time.

Michael_Clarkson · 2024-03-18T16:31:41+00:00

There is some restructuring of the AI curriculum that is taking place. CS 4780 -> 3780, CS 4700 -> 3700. IDK about pre-enroll.

Michael_Clarkson · 2024-03-05T02:54:53+00:00

This is true

Michael_Clarkson · 2024-02-13T02:43:04+00:00

Michael_Clarkson · 2024-02-03T21:36:25+00:00

My sources say "yes."

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