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| djSlain |
simple and to the point:
I'm going for a major in Computer Science just to add to the Resume as i'm already well into computer networking and various computer languages. I'm currently going to a community college and i plan to transfer to a university later. I would just like to compare the classes required to get this major. I'm looking at the transfer sheet and i'm seeing things from chemistry to various levels in calculus to system analysis and other things. so, any help? |
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| Dmatrox |
if you are majoring in compsci, you def need calculus and i think linear algebra, may be physics too and may be a philosophy course (intro to logic).
Dunno why you need chemistry unless you are doing any engineering.
Different institutions have diff prereqs and required courses, you just have to do them :(
im a biosci major and i had to take 2 courses in calculus and 2 in physics. Seriously beats me why i had to take em. |
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| ahlamalek |
| it sucks to say that, but if you already have a job in IT good! keep it! if not, don't study in IT. The job market is way too saturated and lots of IT jobs in the US are moved to India and China :( |
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| Shook1 |
| I too majored in comp sci when I started FAU here in FL. but eventually changed my major due to the extensive Calc classes(I&II) and PhysicsI&II/Chemistry and a whole bunch of other sh!t that needed serious dedication !!!! I eventually changed to something more my speed. Maybe later though |
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| SebTheDJ |
| Thats why i stopped with CIS major. No jobs. |
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| Dmatrox |
| quote: | Originally posted by SebTheDJ
Thats why i stopped with CIS major. No jobs. |
yeah, thats why i didnt major in it either. math and programming all day is not my idea of fun. |
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| djSlain |
ur all making me nervous
::scared:: |
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| calldown |
CS... ick. I dunno, the way I see CS going is the way Typing went back in the day - you used to be able to take hardcore typing courses and such, and if you had you'd be set for a job, but then it became a basic skill everyone had. I can see CS going that way shortly too. :\ I know that in the KW/ TO area CS positions are few and far between. University of Waterloo co-op placements for CS are extremely low, like 3/10 or something I think. Very messy times.
On the other hand, to get into UW you need 2 sciences, 2 maths and at least 1 comp sci credit. Oh, and that crazy thing called english too.
I was going to go for CS, but now I'm thinking Physics or Engineering or *gasp* Arts, I figure I could just apply the programming I know there.
Hope this helps.
-calldown |
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| Izzy |
It really depends on the university.
each one has their own core class requirements regardless of major.
i'd recommend just emailing an CS advisor from the university you are interested, they are usually very friendly. ask for a ciriculum sheet and that way you know what classes are required for the major. you wont have any doubts then. |
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| Intense_Sounds |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dmatrox
if you are majoring in compsci, you def need calculus and i think linear algebra |
yes, that is correct. you need calculus, linear algebra, and discrete mathematics.
you'll love discrete mathematics :) (haha)
there are also different concentrations within comSci, such as graphics, which require more math classes (ie: linear algebra II)
if you got strong mathematical skills and strong problem solving skills, then you should be fine. |
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| <--ME--> |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dmatrox
yeah, thats why i didnt major in it either. math and programming all day is not my idea of fun. |
it is for me! bring on the math and java! (currently the only language i know) |
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| Dmatrox |
| quote: | Originally posted by <--ME-->
it is for me! bring on the math and java! (currently the only language i know) |
mmm java...er coffee that is :D |
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