Question about Computer Science degree

[brooklyn_boulevard]

Of late, I have been interested in computer science as a degree but the more research I do......it seems its quite a challenging field. A forum I frequent, someone once said its challenging but it depends if its a field that might be easy or hard to understand (its more personal than general).

I have strong analytical skills; I am good in mathematics and physics but terrible at biology and chemistry.

What does computer science primarily entail especially when it comes to its core classes?

 

[Thanos]

Of late, I have been interested in computer science as a degree but the more research I do......it seems its quite a challenging field. A forum I frequent, someone once said its challenging but it depends if its a field that might be easy or hard to understand (its more personal than general).

I have strong analytical skills; I am good in mathematics and physics but terrible at biology and chemistry.

What does computer science primarily entail especially when it comes to its core classes?

CS consist of:

• Programming styles,types (OOP), languages
• Hardware/Networks/Architecture/Operating systems.
• Algorithms/Analysis
• Data Structure
• Learning about the Development process and methodologies.

Those are core concepts. Math is helpful, but a good problem solving mindset is crucial for the programming course esp the one around of date structures.

A lot of people have difficulty with that data structures and algorithms since those classes tend to come early and are usually known as the weed out classes. When people quit, it's at this point. If you aren't one of those overachievers, you will be okay at coding this point. These classes will teach how to learn quickly. Do your best and if you do meh. You can make the decision yourself if you want continue to pursue development or focus on your attempt on another subfield of CS. You can do more than coding.

With hardware and networking, you probably have 1-2 courses on it depending on your concentration. Not too bad.

 

[brooklyn_boulevard]

@Thanos thanks for the insight. If I am to put two hours of each hour in class and stick to my homework......can that help if I came to find out I am struggling with classes?

 

[Thanos]

@Thanos thanks for the insight. If I am to put two hours of each hour in class and stick to my homework......can that help if I came to find out I am struggling with classes?

It's not so much the time you put, it's how effective you study, you could spend 30 after each lesson, you can come to office hours etc. I recommend office hours.