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Animate Dreams

Right now, I'm taking 2 programming classes, should I add a third? I took 1010 and 1015 this semester(C++ and Java, respectively, and for you C++ and Java haters, it was either that or VB), and now I'm taking 2010(required, continuation of C++) and 2080(I can't figure out what language from the course description, and 2070 has the same description, but it's required, so whatever). Should I attempt a 3rd programming class? I got by easily this semester because I already knew the C++ and the Java wasn't really all that complex, it was just the same as the C++ class only arranged differently. I'll also be taking a Greek class, but I still need more hours.
I figure this is one of the better places to get a few suggestions on what to do with my Computer Science major, got any suggestions?

Purge · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:02 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Pick a science.

Mine GO BOOM · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:05 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

As I have no idea what the hell is up with four digit classes as most colleges are 100=basic, 200=advanced, 300=high level, 400+ = grad school. And the numbers behind mean nothing, as each school uses different numbers for different class types.

Want to list the class titles instead, in a nice ordered list using [list] maybe? List the ones you want, and the ones you are thinking about. If your college has links to descriptions of classes, include a couple for the ones you are interested in. Also, what year are you, freshman?

Animate Dreams · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:17 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

This will be my 2nd semester of Sophomore, and as a general rule just take out a digit and it will convert to the 3 digit scale. Only at APSU, and at my old college, Lee University, it was more like 100 = freshman level, 400 = senior level. I'll have to take a few 4000 level classes at APSU. I'll also have to take some Math classes. >_> I hate math, I had several crappy teachers that ruined it for me.

Anyway. I just figured out I don't know where I'm supposed to sign up for classes in the first place. Normally I could just copy/paste off their site. APSU isn't really run that well, though, so they may not even have things like course descriptions online. I'll get back to you on that. >_>

Muskrat · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 12:52 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

I'd stick in a math, good to keep up on it.

Wish my school had greek.

Cyan~Fire · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:09 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Pop Music and Culture.

(That's what I'm taking next semester.

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Smong · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:43 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

If you took 3 different programming classes wouldn't that mean at least 3 programming assignments too? Depends if you think you can handle all that in one semester.
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LearJett+ · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:49 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Rome Under the Caesars and the History of Rock and Roll in the same semester.
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Animate Dreams · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:42 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

This makes me angry. No Greek this semester, they only offer the introductory course in the Fall. >_> And they don't have Dutch, Japanese, or Italian, or any of the other languages I'd like to learn. Maybe I can take a Latin class?

Quan Chi2 · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:03 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

I hate any foreign language course. It's useless. Can someone tell me how learning Greek or Spanish is going to be essential for my line of duty after college? I'm not wondering. I've thought hard.

Animate, take philosophy.

Animate Dreams · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:06 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Hmm... should I take COBOL, or this "selected languages I" class?
COBOL description is "The COBOL programming language and its application to the solution of problems in the busines field. Topics include structured programming, COBOL program structure, elementary COBOL language structure, control breaks, table processing, report generation, menu processing, sorting and merging of files, indexed, sequential, and relative files."

I like that, they tell you what the class is about. Then there is this other class:
Programming in Selected Languages I:
Detailed study of one or more modern programming languages. Emphasis placed on competent programming in the selected language(s),understanding the main application areas for the languages(s), and history and basis for creation of the language(s).

Okay, that one sounds more interesting, I just hate how they don't tell you what language it is. But... really, which one would be more beneficial to me as a programmer? I know COBOL is still used for lots of old programs, but would this other unknown language be any better?

Animate Dreams · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:07 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Wow, Quan, didn't you just answer yourself? You like Philosophy... but you don't want to take Greek?
O_o

SamHughes · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:31 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Seriously, avoid COBOL. There is no reason you'd want to use COBOL, unless you want to sell your soul. I suppose there are still a few jobs in COBOL, and I suppose they pay pretty well... but still... You could probably pick it up in a short amount of time anyway, on your own.

Quan Chi2 · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:40 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Muskrat · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:11 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Learning more than one language is probably one of the most valuable skills you could get in school. If not to use it in a "practical" way then for developing the mind or getting deeper into literary pursuits or understanding other cultures.

Philosophy is also a good suggestion, I'm taking a PHIL seminar next semester called "The Concept of a Liberal Education."

And yeah, definitely avoid COBOL.

Blocks · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:35 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Take a course in complex analysis. It'll blow your mind. Well, if you're into applied mathematics.

Slightly more related to CS, take a course in cryptology.

Animate Dreams · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:37 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Lol, okay. And so much philosophy is ancient Greek... a lot of "philosophers" learn Greek. Anyway, Planetary or Stellar Astronomy? I wish I still had that sheet that told me all the classes I needed to take....

LearJett+ · Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:31 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Smong · Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:08 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

If you don't like writing essays don't take philosophy. Although people teach in different ways so you may escape this.

For the course that does not specify a language, I'm sure you can contact the course organisers and find out.

Quan Chi2 · Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:57 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

SamHughes · Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:18 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Philosophy is a fine class, as long as you realize that it's just a game of making up reasonable sounding but false premises and computing logic on them.

Mine GO BOOM · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:08 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

Muskrat · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:52 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

My philosophy prof owns my soul and lets it show with some death by workload.

But then again he's the head of the scholarship program that's paying for everything.

Mgb you sound like this dude in my logic class named Tim... man that guy is a weirdo.

K' · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:18 am *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

ROFL, my dad programmed in cobol, using punch cards on some ancient machine.

Anyway, sounds like you're a slacking loser, murphy.
Also, you ate food.
Speaking is easy...I could create an entire lecture about the human species, society and gaming as a petridish environment to study teenagers in under a minute by just rambling on and on.

Cyan~Fire · Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 3:20 pm *Post maybe stupid* Post subject:

My mom and my dad programmed on punch cards. Burn.