which nerds are still in school

[dAnceguy117]

Originally Posted by kommisar

The classes that apparently make or break your degree here are

-Discrete Mathematics
-Algorithms II
-Assembly Language
-Operating Systems

is that "make or break" mainly as in, these are hard make sure you pass these?

if that was more "this is the core of what you learn" instead, assembly and operating systems for a pure CS degree sounds weird. granted, I'm kinda talking out of my ass here, but idk.

(also, glad to hear you're doing well and enjoying it dude!)

[lofty rhino]

nerds

[AutotelicBrown]

Originally Posted by dAnceguy117

if that was more "this is the core of what you learn" instead, assembly and operating systems for a pure CS degree sounds weird. granted, I'm kinda talking out of my ass here, but idk.

Both are pretty standard assuming assembly is introduced in the context of computer architecture in general.

[MinaciousGrace]

Originally Posted by lofty rhino

nerds

i agree

[businessman07]

People still go to school?

I thought you guys all got degrees in youtube and reddit.

Fucking degree is the most expensive piece of paper you'll ever buy. Next to a life time of toilet paper, or wet wipes for you sophisticated folk.

-Bman07

[Soundwave-]

Originally Posted by Celirra

I know you're too much of a pragmatist to get anything out of that kind of thing which is why I didn't quote, but that said I'm sorry, and sorry your youth isn't going swell, friend.

This is probably the most thoughtful thing somebody has said to me ever.

[LaZboy77]

5th year senior in Accounting and Music atm. It got old about 3 years ago :I

[blanky!]

6.01 - intro to EECS via robotics
24.01 - intro to western philosophy
18.701 - algebra I
12.000 - solving complex problems
8.022 - electricity/magnetism

hmu if ur in the boston area

[Spenner]

Honestly I really miss school. I want to go back to study medicine and cognitive neuroscience and hopefully one day help research new medicines. I graduated in 2013 in Graphic Design (Hi GundamDood) but I find my life is pretty hollow just doing what I believe is my hobby, first and last. I can do it for a living, but it poses no real challenge to me, and it can get really dry. I need stimulation.

[Arntonach]

Sitting this semester out for obvious reasons. >__>;

[businessman07]

Originally Posted by Arntonach

Sitting this semester out for obvious reasons. >__>;

Ur 27 dude... Fucking be done with the shit already.

[dAnceguy117]

Originally Posted by businessman07

Ur 27 dude... Fucking be done with the shit already.

never too late to school.

not saying that there aren't situations where finishing up, getting outta there, and moving on is the way to go. but no need to bring up someone's age, it dont matter

[dAnceguy117]

(I mean obviously it matters if you care about compounding interest and shit like that but let's be real, that's not really what most of us are gettin into, I assume at least)

[businessman07]

Its always too late to school.

Unless you're an 18 year old trust fund phagget.

The school is closed.

[xXOpkillerXx]

Originally Posted by Celirra

SE 3352a Software Requirements & Analysis

Ohhhh boy.... SRS and Vision documents lmfao brace yourself for a lot of paperwork !

How are you taught that class so far ? We had a school club doing domestic robots for elder people present us their needs and for the whole semester we built prototypes and a lot of documentation for them)



Also me. Starting masters class in IT (will be doing research on AI) this winter finally~ Never thought I'd actually make it so far lol

[DossarLX ODI]

Originally Posted by xXOpkillerXx

How are you taught that class so far ? We had a school club doing domestic robots for elder people present us their needs and for the whole semester we built prototypes and a lot of documentation for them)

The plus side:
- You get to learn about user stories, AGILE methodologies in software development, technical documentation, and practice all of these with a team.

The down side:
- Free labor and you get no compensation for all your hard work.

You can probably tell I'm glad to no longer be a student, haha.

[Celirra]

Originally Posted by xXOpkillerXx

Ohhhh boy.... SRS and Vision documents lmfao brace yourself for a lot of paperwork !

How are you taught that class so far ? We had a school club doing domestic robots for elder people present us their needs and for the whole semester we built prototypes and a lot of documentation for them)

It's early to say, but it's similar in style: we'll be working on a project for a client, but we have no idea what the project actually entails yet. Thus far, it's mostly just standard lectures then (we're only two lectures in yet), essentially discussing the software development process and UML.

The client project likely won't be covered until next semester, too; 3352 has two strands, us Software Engineering students, and Computer Engineering students. Next semester, in (I think) 3351 it's just software engineering, and that's where the bulk of the client project takes place. As such, the prof doesn't really want to cater significant time to only half of the class as of now.

Originally Posted by DossarLX ODI

The down side:
- Free labor and you get no compensation for all your hard work.

For us, the top three teams of 5 get $5000 per team. So it's not that bad!

[inDheart]

Originally Posted by DaBackpack

third year PhD student in human-centered computing

Only academic class is Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality project studio

TAing for Intro to AI class

does this mean you get
to grade more haikus this term
or was that in spring?

[kommisar]

i'm 27 and this is my 2nd year in university. I spent 8 years wasting my time in a field I didn't like. Never too late my dudes.

Originally Posted by dAnceguy117

is that "make or break" mainly as in, these are hard make sure you pass these?

if that was more "this is the core of what you learn" instead, assembly and operating systems for a pure CS degree sounds weird. granted, I'm kinda talking out of my ass here, but idk.

(also, glad to hear you're doing well and enjoying it dude!)

oh i meant they're the hardest in the degree, and they're all core required courses.

in summer 2019 I'm doing a community outreach project class (developing software for a non-profit) and it's "free labor" but at least it's for a charitable cause so it counts as a course credit, volunteer work, and work experience all in one.

how triggered r u dossar im doin free work

[DossarLX ODI]

Originally Posted by kommisar

how triggered r u dossar im doin free work

Not at all, you voluntarily decided to do that and it seems to be working out well for you. I actually lose money myself being a GM on this site (keeping my site up).

It was more of a general statement for courses that require a project and then the university has full access to your work. As a student, you're both losing money (tuition costs and all that stuff) and doing free labor. In a job, you're earning.

What is also important to consider is that I'm from the U.S. so Canada might be a bit different with respect to university cost.