Given what we heard about this course from older students, my colleagues and I were really worried how things will turn out with CSC236. After thirteen weeks, I can say that CSC236 was a great course; the material was not too hard nor too easy, and the work load was a bit above average but fair. I think the solid background we have from CSC165 plus the enthusiasm and professionality of professor Danny played a key role in making things smooth for us.
I know we are not asked to do this, but I thought it would be useful if I give some feedback on the course. I am using three of the questions professor Danny used when evaluating CSC207.
What are the top three things you like about CSCS236?
- The lectures: I found them very useful. Also, the black and green slides really managed to draw one's attention at 10 in the morning.
- Generous office and TA hours: No matter how early my partner and I started to work on the assignments, there were always some bugs appearing at 7:30 pm before the assignment is due. Knowing that there is a TA available for help till 8 pm gave us great confidence and relief.
- Doing assignments in partners: it is nice to work with other people. Besides, when you explain to your partners how you did a particular question, you get to understand it even better.
What are the top three things you hate about CSCS236?
- Emphasis on the use of expressions: Assignment 1, and the later assignments, kind of shocked us because if we used expressions that were not clear enough for the grader, we would lose significant amount of marks. I know I am wrong in this point, but this is what I think.
- Having a test on the last day of school.
- hmmmm.. I could not think of anything else I hate about CSC236
Did your first year here prepare you well?
- More than well (in terms of the materials themselves and the general atmosphere of the university).
I would like to conclude my journal by saying thank you professor Danny and I really hope if you teach us CSC263/ fall 2009.
