Good afternoon! I am looking at entering my local university’s dual-enrollment program,and I have some doubts.What would be the best classes to take in regards to majoring in computer science? I don’t see any on the list that I was given that have to do with Computer Science
Look at their computer science major and start at the beginning. You could also take stuff like linear algebra and discrete math if you’ve done the prereqs
Advanced math classes? Knocking out some general education requirements? English composition is required just about anywhere. If your destination four year college considers Computer Science to be part of the engineering school, you may need to take chemistry and physics. Or, if it’s part of the school of arts and sciences, you may have a foreign language required.
Will you do full time dual enrollment or just an elective? If it is full time focus on planning on your remaining graduation requirements (not sure how many semesters you have left) then fill in the rest with desired classes unless you have other classes that you might want for college acceptances beyond graduation requirements… Are you only allowed to take what is on the list or can you take any class? Do they offer say a java, data structures or c++ class or something similar?
Note that you can often register for full classes by contacting the professors via email. They can say no, but they can also override it.
I need more information. What classes are available?
I can take any classes except online,advanced math/physics,or classes that require a fee @Waterborne @momtogirls2 I am doing full time dual-enrollment. @AroundHere @snowfairy137
Link me to your college’s course catalog.
https://undergrad.fiu.edu/advising/pdfs/University%20Core%20Curriculum%207-1-15.pdf https://m.fiu.edu/catalog/ @Waterborne
Scroll down to Mathematics Group 2. I know it is counter-intuitive lol. What is the minimum Math you are allowed to take? I’ll make you a sample schedule and you can deviate from it.
You could try COP 2210, computer programming 1 to get an introduction to java, only problem is it (and pretty much all the other computer science classes require a fee). If you want to get a BS in computer science, you’re going to need some science like physics, so taking the introductory sequence could be helpful (again however, the labs will probably require fees). I don’t understand the no fees thing, can you not afford them or something?
It means you’re allowed to choose 4-5 classes per semester, or 8-10 per year.
1° For CS you need strong logic and math skills, so you should take 2 of these per semester
MAC2311 or 2312: Calculus 1 if you need a refresher from Calc AB or got a B in Honors Calc, Calculus 2 if you got an A in AB/Honors or need a refresher for BC
MGF 1107: Math of social choice and decision-making - sounds like a good choice, applied quantitative skills are always good to know and applying math to choice is excellent for CS in general. It’s probably easier than other math classes so if you take a strongly quantitative class it’d be a way to apply math but balance out your schedule’s intensity. This is especially true if you take Physics1 in the Fall.
PHI 2100: Introduction to Logic
CGS2518: Data Analysis [or, if need be, calculus 2]
With 4 math/logic classes you’d be covered for anything. 4-6classes left to choose
2° You will need some science classes for your CS major:
Your choice is basically either go for the hardest possible classes (Physics I and II, without calculus if you’re not going into engineering but straight CS, or with calculus if going into Engineering but make sure you had calculus AB or BC before you take the class and had an A; alternative is to wait till you completed your Fall calculus course and take Physics with Calculus 1 in the Spring) if those would be required for your CS degree,
OR pick any one class from group 1 or 2 either in the Fall or Spring.
Alternative: take one “group 1/2” easier class for Fall and the hard Physics 1 class for Spring.
3-5 classes left
3° You will need some gen eds that convey rigor to adcoms while crossing out gen eds about everywhere:
Those would be
PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy, or HUM 2010 Introduction to Humanities
and
a diversity-focused Group2/Humanities or Group2/Social Science class
2-3 classes left
4° Something indicating your academic focus (ie., you think about what you want to study and want to know the field/subject’s issues in a more global context)
EGN 1033: Technology, Humans, Society
and/or IDS 3309: How we know what we know
@Waterborne I called and am not allowed to take any type of math.The only course that I can take that is one of the requirements for CS is Introduction to Programming.I still need to knock out thirty credits in UCC,twenty-five in general electives, and nine in Interdisciplinary Study.
So,I have room for other things apart from math.
You cannot take math???
Math is a requirement even for HS students… it doesn’t make sense so check with your GC.
@MYOS1634 I did,and he said my score on the entrance exam was not sufficient to take the required math courses for CS.I would think my option is to load up on the UCC and Interdisciplinary credits since I need them anyways and prepare for math on my own for next semester?
Can you retake that exam? Or do you think the score adequately reflects your Math skills?
Do you have the math background needed for the cs courses? If so, can you retake the math placement exam?
I would also confirm with your high school guidance/dual enrollment coordinator from your high school (not the college dual enrollment coordinator) that your allowed to do all dual enrollment if you need a math class for high school graduation requirements and aren’t allowed to take one.
^^ that’s my concern as well; most colleges want to see a math class senior year, as well as an English/Literature/Philosophy class.
I can’t retake it until next semester @MYOS1634
Is there a math you can take even if its a repeat of something you did in high school? Math is SUPER important in computer science and you need a strong foundation.