@Laban I also survived automata. And our notes were similar to what was in some text book - word for word. I should print a t-shirt with that message "I survived automata"
On 22 February 2011 14:29, Laban Mwangi <lmwangi@gmail.com> wrote:
The problem is that some lecturers aren't in touch with the current trends. For example, I remember learning automata and theory. Had no clue why we were drawing letters in circles arrow-pointing to other letters in circles. Little did I know that this was regular expressions. If the lecturer gave us pointers to PERL, the abstract stuff would have been much more palatable. So, if you are a lecturer or want to be one, please provide context.
On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 3:25 PM, julianne anyim <julianneanyim@gmail.com> wrote:@Sheeroh, your lecturer may have forgotten to explain "why", but maybe you should have asked, ama?On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 3:21 AM, Mike M. <mmycool@gmail.com> wrote:
I say teach the fundamentals,then provide fiber to the lab!
I treasure the skills i got from my introduction to programming classes (Read in pascal)...Applicable everywhere.
On another note,should we have 'Applied Computer Science' as a different course from just CS?
On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 1:30 PM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote:Simon, have a look at MIT's syllabus for Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
The paragraph below I found particularly interesting, the highlighting is mine:
6.00 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming
Introduction to computer science and programming for students with little or no programming experience. Students learn how to program and how to use computational techniques to solve problems. Topics include algorithms, simulation techniques, and use of software libraries. Assignments are done using the Python programming language.
On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 7:16 PM, Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello techies,
I have been invited by my Alma Mater for a brainstorming session with a view to improve their Computer Science degree program. I thought it would be a good thing to first of all hear from employers and supervisors of Computer Science degree holders what they think most graduates lack that would be worth considering when coming up with a computer science degree program.
Your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated.
Muchas gracias,
Me.
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