Well, let me tell ya ’bout this CS3110 thing, whatever it is. Sounds fancy, like somethin’ them city folk talk about.
First off, they say this class is harder than that 2110 thing. Imagine spendin’ two or three times longer on them homework thingies. Back in my day, homework was milkin’ the cows and feedin’ the chickens. But these young’uns, they gotta do all this computin’ stuff.
- Harder homework, they say. Takes way longer.
- Lots more thinkin’ and plannin’. Not just copyin’ from the book, I guess.
They talk about “design” and “implementation.” Sounds like buildin’ a barn, but with numbers and letters instead of wood and nails. And you gotta do it all by yourself, mostly. No help from your neighbors, I reckon.
Then there’s this “critical code review” thing. Sounds like folks lookin’ over your work, makin’ sure it ain’t gonna fall apart like a rusty old tractor. They got these “abstract models” too. Don’t ask me what that means, sounds like somethin’ outta a science fiction movie. But they say it helps you make sure your code is right. Like checkin’ your eggs to make sure they ain’t cracked, I guess.
This class, they buildin’ circuits in somethin’ called Logisim. Sounds like makin’ little electrical fences, but way smaller. And then they build a MIPS processor. Don’t know what that is, but it sounds important. Maybe it helps them city folk talk to each other on them fancy phones.
After that, they learn to program in C. Now, C I know. C is for corn, and corn is good eatin’. But this C is different, I bet. It’s for makin’ them computers do stuff. Probably harder than plantin’ corn, though.
They got these proofs too. Not like the proof in the puddin’, that’s for sure. These proofs are about makin’ sure your code is right. Like showin’ your work in school, I guess. Only way more complicated.
And they talk about “space” and “time.” Not like the sky and the clock, though. It’s about how much space your program takes up in the computer and how long it takes to run. Like how much hay you can fit in the barn and how fast you can plow the field, I suppose.
This CS3110 ain’t no joke, it seems. It’s about thinkin’ hard and makin’ sure your work is good. Not just scribblin’ somethin’ down on a piece of paper. And you gotta keep up, they say. Can’t fall behind, or you’ll be lost like a calf in the woods.
But they also say it ain’t as bad as folks make it out to be. Don’t be scared, they say. Just do your work and you’ll be fine. And the projects are fun, apparently. Like buildin’ a better mousetrap, I guess, but with code instead of wood and springs.
Some folks say you should take the class as soon as you can. Says it’s wonderful. And they got different teachers, but they all teach it the same way, mostly. And they say doin’ good on the exams is important, so you gotta study up, I reckon. Like crammin’ for a test, but with computers.
They recommend doin’ practice exercises with other folks, like a study group. Pretend it’s a real test, so you don’t get all flustered when the real thing comes along. Smart, I guess. Like rehearsin’ your lines for the church play.
They talk about “functional language” too. Don’t ask me, sounds like somethin’ them fancy lawyers use. But it’s important for this computer stuff, seems like.
So, this CS3110 is a tough nut to crack, but it sounds important. It’s about thinkin’, plannin’, and makin’ sure your work is good. And it’s about learnin’ how to work with other people, just like farmin’ or buildin’ a community. Maybe these city folk ain’t so different after all. They just usin’ computers instead of shovels and hammers.
Anyway, that’s what I hear about this CS3110. Sounds like a whole lotta work, but maybe it’s worth it in the end. Just gotta keep your nose to the grindstone and keep on learnin’. That’s what my old pappy used to say, and it’s still true today, even with all these newfangled contraptions.
