Applied Computing

Fooree · 31-08-2012 2:33pm #1

What is it like?

libra02 · 31-08-2012 2:45pm

Fooree wrote: »

What is it like?

Postgrad or undergrad

Fooree · 31-08-2012 3:32pm

libra02 wrote: »

Postgrad or undergrad

Undergrad

Sully · 31-08-2012 4:52pm

Its probably one of the better IT courses in the college anyway, with a focus a lot on programming (Java). You do take various different streams including Computer Forensics. Most of the modules are very interesting and enjoyable.

Fooree · 31-08-2012 4:59pm

Sully wrote: »

Its probably one of the better IT courses in the college anyway, with a focus a lot on programming (Java). You do take various different streams including Computer Forensics. Most of the modules are very interesting and enjoyable.

I'm really excited to start this course but what bugs me is the low point requirement.. Is it just because not many people are applying for it? Or because of the high drop-out rate?

Sully · 31-08-2012 5:08pm

Fooree wrote: »

I'm really excited to start this course but what bugs me is the low point requirement.. Is it just because not many people are applying for it? Or because of the high drop-out rate?

It used to be higher. I suspect its because people are not applying for IT courses as much as they used to. Its not a walk in the park - there is a lot of drop outs when they see how tough the course is and a lot of people don't come back after failing models.

But if you love computing, you should enjoy most of the course. There will be tough modules but your passion for the course should help you a long.

Study hard, work hard, and don't let them get on top of you. Don't carry subjects that you find tough into a new year as it makes it a lot harder studying a +1/2 with 4 other modules as it gets tougher each year.

Neilinhio · 03-09-2012 8:06pm

I'm heading into year 3 this year. It's a pretty good course. It's not a breeze like some other courses but with a bit of effort you will do well.

The programming is time consuming so don't leave it til the last minute, I wish I hadn't on many occaisions

Media999 · 03-09-2012 9:10pm

Neilinhio wrote: »

I'm heading into year 3 this year. It's a pretty good course. It's not a breeze like some other courses but with a bit of effort you will do well.

The programming is time consuming so don't leave it til the last minute, I wish I hadn't on many occaisions

Any chance you have any past papers for the programming?

Id be really interested in seeing just how much they progress or how quickly they get you into it.

Neilinhio · 03-09-2012 9:18pm

Media999 wrote: »

Any chance you have any past papers for the programming?

Id be really interested in seeing just how much they progress or how quickly they get you into it.

It's all ca for programming so no papers but I might have a few of assignments on my laptop somewhere, but it's down at the minute.

You certainly not rushed into it , started from scratch. I have heard some people say its a little bit drawn out at the start

Media999 · 03-09-2012 9:27pm

Neilinhio wrote: »

It's all ca for programming so no papers but I might have a few of assignments on my laptop somewhere, but it's down at the minute.

You certainly not rushed into it , started from scratch. I have heard some people say its a little bit drawn out at the start

I assume its the people who have some experience that say its a bit drawn out. Imagine never even really looking at code. You would definitely have to be slowly drawn out. Imagine never doing french in secondary and then studying french in college. Same idea.

Its how far it brings you in the end that matters id say.

Also i assume ca stands for class assignments. For anybody whos never been to college. This is exactly why 2nd and third years always say make sure you attend every class. If your not in you dont get the points.

Neilinhio · 03-09-2012 9:48pm

Actually I went in with no coding experience and i felt we could have given more time and coded more, to be ready for the step up in second year where things get harder.

Ca is continuous assessment, marks for assignments rather than exams. A lot of the course is graded that way, a major plus.

Media999 · 03-09-2012 9:57pm

Ah i see. So theres a bit too much of a gap into second year. Just because you pass it doesnt mean youre gonna do well in 2nd i suppose.

Not a whole lot of info on the Internet to research what courses would suit. Ive always found that a problem.

Ideally people would be able to easily see exactly whats involved in each course.

I studied engineering and it had a high dropout rate. very high.

Mostly because people just hadnt a clue what they where getting themselves into. That and falling behind when not bothering to show up.

Fooree · 03-09-2012 10:45pm

Would transferring to colleges in Dublin be better as opposed to studying in WIT? Say you transfer to DIT, would that look better for my CV?

Neilinhio · 04-09-2012 9:18am

Don't know about DIT but the wit course is apparently well known and respected in the industry.

Fooree · 04-09-2012 6:38pm

Neilinhio wrote: »

Don't know about DIT but the wit course is apparently well known and respected in the industry.

Seriously? That's good to hear.. what about Trinity and UCD? Might aswell eliminate these colleges

Media999 · 04-09-2012 6:43pm

Fooree wrote: »

Seriously? That's good to hear.. what about Trinity and UCD? Might aswell eliminate these colleges

If youre trying to say that a degree from Trinity is better than a degree from WIT. Yes youre probably right. Even if the course has the same content.

I assume Trinity would be a lot more known around the world.

Then again. One thing ive learned is that college doesnt teach you initiative. WIT or Trinity isnt gonna teach you how to get a business up off the ground or how to market software that you have designed, Or inded how to make something of yourself and not to expect a career to land on your lap just because you have a degree.

RyanWilson · 05-09-2012 9:30pm

I'm going to LYIT soon and I'm doing the Applied Computing course, I only managed 270 point's and I'm worried I won't be fit for this course as I'm not sure what I'm getting myself in for, would anyone that has done or is currently doing the course give me some advise please?

Media999 · 05-09-2012 10:21pm

RyanWilson wrote: »

I'm going to LYIT soon and I'm doing the Applied Computing course, I only managed 270 point's and I'm worried I won't be fit for this course as I'm not sure what I'm getting myself in for, would anyone that has done or is currently doing the course give me some advise please?

Points arent a direct indication of how hard a course is.

All college courses have the same number one rule as far as im concerned. Attend every class and do every assignment. Youre a grown up now. No excuses.

RyanWilson · 06-09-2012 4:52pm

Media999 wrote: »

Points arent a direct indication of how hard a course is.

All college courses have the same number one rule as far as im concerned. Attend every class and do every assignment. Youre a grown up now. No excuses.

Thanks for the advise it is much appreciated.I will for sure be attending every class and keep on top of the assignments, I just hope that will be enough to pull me through. Is there any semester or section of the course I should be concerned about difficulty wise ? I heard some sections can be very difficult to understand.

Media999 · 06-09-2012 6:13pm

RyanWilson wrote: »

Thanks for the advise it is much appreciated.I will for sure be attending every class and keep on top of the assignments, I just hope that will be enough to pull me through. Is there any semester or section of the course I should be concerned about difficulty wise ? I heard some sections can be very difficult to understand.

Coding can be something you could get lost in easily if you fall behind but that goes back to my original point. The people who say college is really difficult are often the people who put in the least work. Not all but most.

If someone who has no interest in computers does this course their gonna have a hard time. Such is life. If you have a genuine interest in computers and apply yourself it will be very manageable.

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