Should i take computer science gr 12

[Monduman11]

we learn java and i was wondering if it was worth taking

[Insectoid]

It's not worth taking unless you really enjoy it and do exceptionally well in it. The 95% I got in it is working to pull up my average -and I need it.

[Monduman11]

Insectoid @ Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:13 pm wrote:

It's not worth taking unless you really enjoy it and do exceptionally well in it. The 95% I got in it is working to pull up my average -and I need it.

ah kk see thats the only reason i was thinking of taking it so it would raise up my marks

[Monduman11]

so except for raising your mark does it actually help with anything else? like does it help you get used to other languages more easily?

[Kharybdis]

If you're learning java, it could have its uses, yes. It gives you a small head-start on the language, although that might also be a setback.

If you like computer science or really need a boost to your average, i recommend taking it.

[andrew.]

Well there are a lot of concepts that are taught that you probably never knew about/couldn't really do in Turing. I know that when we did Turing in grade 10, we didn't do a lot of things, even OOP. It wasn't until grade 11 that I learned of classes.

I suggest that if you have an interest in computers, algorithms, and compsci in general, take it as it will be enjoyable as well as an average booster. If you don't like compsci, don't take it because it helps your mark. Go for something else instead.

[Monduman11]

well since i do like compsci and i could use it to boost my mark, plus i prob will learn loads of new stuff that i might be able to use later

[Monduman11]

so i will take it thx guys

[TerranceN]

andrew. @ Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:30 pm wrote:

I know that when we did Turing in grade 10, we didn't do a lot of things, even OOP. It wasn't until grade 11 that I learned of classes.

Well at my school it wasn't until gr 12 (the third YEAR of programming) that we were taught functions. Because of this most peoples code organization was horrible (it was a just make it work philosophy, our teacher considered things like functions and modules to just get in the way), a definite negative when going to University (or so I have heard).

[DtY]

Monduman11 @ Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:16 pm wrote:

so except for raising your mark does it actually help with anything else? like does it help you get used to other languages more easily?

Generally, learning new languages will make it easier to learn other new languages. The concepts of computer science are the same everywhere, you just learn some basics of the language, and if you know how to program, you can learn a language in a day.

Funny story, I recently got paid 20USD online for writing a method in Java to check if a binary tree (already implemented) was properly sorted. I've never programmed in java before, took about ten minutes.

[Alexmula]

DtY @ Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:57 pm wrote:

Monduman11 @ Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:16 pm wrote:

so except for raising your mark does it actually help with anything else? like does it help you get used to other languages more easily?

Generally, learning new languages will make it easier to learn other new languages. The concepts of computer science are the same everywhere, you just learn some basics of the language, and if you know how to program, you can learn a language in a day.

Funny story, I recently got paid 20USD online for writing a method in Java to check if a binary tree (already implemented) was properly sorted. I've never programmed in java before, took about ten minutes.

you mind sharing what website you used?

[Monduman11]

Alexmula @ Mon Jun 21, 2010 8:46 pm wrote:

DtY @ Mon Jun 21, 2010 6:57 pm wrote:

Monduman11 @ Sun Jun 20, 2010 9:16 pm wrote:

so except for raising your mark does it actually help with anything else? like does it help you get used to other languages more easily?

Generally, learning new languages will make it easier to learn other new languages. The concepts of computer science are the same everywhere, you just learn some basics of the language, and if you know how to program, you can learn a language in a day.

Funny story, I recently got paid 20USD online for writing a method in Java to check if a binary tree (already implemented) was properly sorted. I've never programmed in java before, took about ten minutes.

you mind sharing what website you used?

yes please share

[DtY]

http://www.vworker.com/RentACoder/DotNet/default.aspx

Just be warned, a lot of crap on there.

The first job I did had a misleading description, and I ended up rewriting 10 sentences each ten times about how to quit smoking, for $5, of which I actually got $2, because of their fees. I'm pretty sure it was spam of some sort. Also, see this blog post, I am pretty sure that's from this website, there are a lot of postings like that.

Pretty much, you have to wade through a lot of useless posts where people either want something that's pretty much impossible or are willing to pay way too little; oddly, there are a lot of bids on both these sorts of posts.

[edit] And even for me, who has built up some ratings on that site, this sort of job is pretty rare to come by

[Monduman11]

ty

[Helldemon80]

Is it ICS4U?

Just wondering cause were learning java as well and I'm planning on taking Grade 12 Computer Science. I have seen the course outline for my school and I can definitely see how Grade 12 comp sci can help you. Instead of focusing on the actual language you mostly go into programming concepts such as recursion and sorting, which are very useful.