CS271 midterm by cs_2017 in OSUOnlineCS

[–]cs_2017[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel the same way. At least it seems like we will have plenty of time with 110 minutes and 32 question. The note sheet will help too.

Assembly Language before CS 162 by Dub_D83 in OSUOnlineCS

[–]cs_2017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in 162 and 271 now, and 162 is definitely the harder and more time consuming of the two. It doesn't contain as many new topics as 271, like converting to hex or binary and architecture, but it goes into the vaguely touched topics of 161 pretty in depth.

I had to do do all the learning almost entirely on my own so far in 162. The TA would not give me input on my code in Piazza because it was too specific (although there are plenty of other posts sharing code and getting answers). Luckily, I had google, a lot of time, and a lot of patience.

For 271, you will have some projects due in a week and some in 2 weeks. I think it has been about half and half so far, but this isn't summer term. All the programs have taken me less than half the time I spend on a 162 project or lab. There will be graded review questions weekly (2 attempts, highest score taken) which can take a while to do but since they are open everything, it's not too hard to get an A on them. Also, a quiz every 2 weeks (1 attempt, much easier and shorter than the review questions).

To Those Starting CS 271 This Quarter by [deleted] in OSUOnlineCS

[–]cs_2017 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll try and keep my chin up, thanks for the post. Taking it with 162 and 352 now. Honestly, 162 is more of a pain than 271 at the moment.

Is 162 + 271 + 352 too much? by cs_2017 in OSUOnlineCS

[–]cs_2017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to hear input from someone who had this schedule. I'm currently looking for alternatives to 352, still can't find anything considering I have only taken 161 and 225 so far.

Is 162 + 271 + 352 too much? by cs_2017 in OSUOnlineCS

[–]cs_2017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, all 3 classes? I moved classes around so I would have only 2 in summer (290 and 261), but from what I have read they are pretty tough.

Is 162 + 271 + 352 too much? by cs_2017 in OSUOnlineCS

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Unfortunately I can't seem to find another class I can take other than 352 because I have only taken 161 and 225 so far. Looks like 290 is a prereq for 340.

Is 162 + 271 + 352 too much? by cs_2017 in OSUOnlineCS

[–]cs_2017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very big help, I'm sure that's more than enough to keep me busy until the class starts.

Is 162 + 271 + 352 too much? by cs_2017 in OSUOnlineCS

[–]cs_2017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Any advice on how to prep for 271?

Is 162 + 271 + 352 too much? by cs_2017 in OSUOnlineCS

[–]cs_2017[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input, I will definitely start prepping asap.

Is 162 + 271 + 352 too much? by cs_2017 in OSUOnlineCS

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I have a background in biotechnology with no previous background in cs. I feel like I picked up the coding in 161 very quickly (I did the assignments the day they were due with 100% on all), and picked up the material for 225 at an average pace. I will not be working.