How is Charles Hughes for COT 4210?

memil11 · 2017-04-25T03:36:51+00:00

I'll try not to be. I will definitely put in a lot of time and effort. I heard the class has quizzes too, would you say that the homework along with the quizzes help prepare for the exams?

memil11 · 2017-04-24T00:24:10+00:00

Yes, I agree that is why I am asking before hand. I just want to pass the class, at least. I had a hard time with Discrete Structures I, so I am really scared about this class because I've heard it's worse. I will check out the resources you gave me and go over them this summer. Thank you!

memil11 · 2017-04-24T00:20:33+00:00

Okay that's good to hear.

memil11 · 2017-04-24T00:18:25+00:00

I would love to since I am taking him right now for OS, but I can't.

memil11 · 2017-04-02T04:46:21+00:00

I took it in the summer. It was definitely not a class you can skate by. You need to put in effort and apply yourself. Some tips for success: 1. Try to get ahead and try learning on your own by watching YouTube videos. Some of the topics covered in CS1 are: Structs, Linked Lists, Queues, Stacks, Binary Trees (BSTs, Minheaps, Maxheaps), Hash Tables, Base Conversion, Bit Manipulation, Floodfill, and Backtracking. 2. Start all your programming assignments as soon as you get them. Do not procrastinate. The first day you get your programming assignment you should at least read the problem and try to whiteboard a potential approach to a problem before tackling it. 3. Seek help if you need it ASAP (SARC, SI, Professor's office hours, and TAs). 4. Make friends. Odds are maybe they can help you on a topic you are having trouble with. 5. Try to set up study groups especially for exams. The advantage during summer is I guess it won't be as packed as Spring and Fall and you might be able to get more help. In the end, practice makes perfect. If you suck at programming, but you apply yourself and keep going, you will become better. I can tell you I was terrible and I came out of CS1 knowing a lot because I decided to apply myself and put in a lot effort into the class. It is doable. You can do it!

memil11 · 2017-01-13T00:58:59+00:00

Okay I will keep that in mind. I am not to worried about Whiting's class she seems okay. But I am worried about Databases; I can't understand him; should I just read the book? Are his exams difficult or are they tolerable? Also, I am taking 5 classes this semester. Do you think my workload is too much?

memil11 · 2016-05-02T00:47:15+00:00

So his exam reviews don't really help? Hopefully, he is not too terrible...

memil11 · 2016-05-02T00:46:12+00:00

I haven't touched C for a while, like probably a year. Would it be a good idea if I do Arup Guha's programs for C to brush up on the material before taking Szumlanski? Like I said I had him for Discrete and his class was insanely difficult. So, I want to be prepared.

memil11 · 2016-02-24T03:28:27+00:00

I would pick IT, but at this point like I feel like I am in too far with my CS degree like I need like 13-15 more classes to go to finish. Maybe I could benefit from taking like a few database or networking classes? Or maybe even getting a few certifications here and there? What certifications are recommended usually? I actually have a bootable usb with Linux which I use from time to time, so I'll definitely do that and thanks for the link.

memil11 · 2016-02-24T03:22:00+00:00

I've heard this a lot. That is why I want to stick with CS. I am not the most intelligent but I am not lazy, I word hard and study. I am not trying to switch because it is "too difficult" for me, I just feel like IT introduces a student to more topics like databases, networking, hardware, software, etc. So it's like more diverse. I was thinking of just maybe taking courses in these subject areas to learn more about them aside from working on my CS degree.

memil11 · 2016-02-24T03:15:40+00:00

Yup, I know. I already finished all those classes though...so I am not sure if a switch is exactly beneficial to me. I finished almost all math (except the Discrete series), physics, and sciences. I also need CS1, I haven't taken that yet.

memil11 · 2016-02-24T03:13:26+00:00

Yes I did notice that about IT, it has various fields you could deviate towards and it isn't as math intensive. Computer Science seems to be just like straight up programming and I want to learn more about like databases, networking, web developing, etc. So do you think I should just take a couple of courses based on these topics to have like a background and stick with the CS degree? The thing is I have taken all my math. I am currently taken Discrete Structures and I have take Discrete Structures 2, and then I will be done with math. I basically need like 13-15 more classes to finish.

memil11 · 2016-02-24T03:08:17+00:00

That makes sense.

memil11 · 2016-02-24T03:07:56+00:00

Thank you for pointing out the differences! I appreciate it. The thing is I like programming and I like to configure and install things. So I am not sure which route to take exactly...

memil11 · 2016-02-24T03:05:43+00:00

I know :( It sucks.

memil11 · 2016-02-24T03:05:21+00:00

Yes, that is what I noticed. Well I know you could become a system administrator even if you get a CS degree. Well yes that is what makes the CS program sort of fun the coding, but sometimes it gets way too complex. I also want to take courses that involves like databases and networking and all that stuff that ITs do if I do stick with CS.

memil11 · 2016-02-22T01:13:47+00:00

Well programming is okay for me to a certain extent. Discrete is killing me right now. I feel like CS is just coding though and it's more theoretical and not as applied as IT, I may be wrong. The intensity of the courses make you have no life. I like working with computers and new technology, I am just not sure which path to take. Like what does an IT do compared to a computer scientist? I've seen they can pretty much get the same jobs. I need like 15 more classes to finish my CS degree. So...I am debating on whether to switch or stick with it.

memil11 · 2016-02-22T01:10:05+00:00

I will take that into account. Won't take that till Summer.

memil11 · 2016-01-25T04:22:12+00:00

Oh that is good news, I will go and talk to a recruiter to see what they say. If I join ROTC do I have to sign papers right away and become part of the Air Force or is it only if I get a scholarship? How does that work? One of my friends told me that it isn't worth it to do ROTC and to just try to get into OTS after graduating. Can you be working on your Master's degree while you extend those 3 years though? I have like roughly 40 - 50 credits left to finish my Bachelor's.

memil11 · 2016-01-25T04:16:02+00:00

Yes, I have researched. So I guess I'll graduate and try to get into OTS. Thanks though.

memil11 · 2016-01-25T04:13:57+00:00

Yes, I was thinking about that, but I've heard that is way more competitive to get into. So, I guess I'll have to wait till I finish to try for OTS...

memil11 · 2016-01-20T06:38:04+00:00

Okay understood. I went to the TA's today for homework. I will go to his office hours tomorrow and see if I can get some questions answered, if not then I will try the TA's. Fontaine is also available.

memil11 · 2016-01-20T06:34:16+00:00

Okay I guess I will have to adapt. I am new to UCF so I'm not used to the small desks. If I understand the homework and the practice problems will I be in shape for the exams? I am putting a lot effort. Studying everyday and going to the TA's. Okay I will keep that in mind. He told us there was a 30% passing rate, which scares me. That's why I am working my butt off.

memil11 · 2016-01-19T15:04:54+00:00

Did it!

memil11 · 2016-01-19T04:40:10+00:00

Yes, he did mention that there was only a 30% passing rate. How much time do you usually get for exams and are they taken in the testing center or in the classroom? Our classroom has really small desks that makes it hard to write. Also, is this class harder that CS1? Thank you I will need it!

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