/sci/ - Science & Math

>>10346119
I'm a CS/Math major. You're a fucking retard, and are representative of most of the brainlets in this major. The absolute base objective of CS is to solve problems using applied mathematics through algorithm design. For example, if you learn the fundamentals of a binary search tree, you should be able to know how to implement it in any language. Sure, you have to learn the proper syntax and implementation of it for that specific language, but it is always structured very similar.

https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/bubble-sort/
Check out this link for a simple implementation of a bubble sort algorithm, coded in 5 different languages. They don't really look that different, do they? This is an example of "studying the concepts" - ever heard of pseudo code, kid? Studying these concepts, it's like carpentry - you learn the techniques of the trade. Learning a language? It like learning how to use a tool that's commonly used in the trade.

TL;DR Learning the concepts is how you get the big money, learning languages is a great ticket to being a mindless code monkey.

kill yourself

Engineers of /sci/

At what age did you start your degree?

24 years old here, about to take the calculus next semester

im so fucking retarded

I just failed calc physics. Not turning in a single lab coupled with an 87% average on the tests. How bad is failing a class so crucial to your major? I'll retake it next semester, but i feel like such an idiot. How do you find your motivation to do stuff and turn it in?

Sup /sci/entists

Here's the story:

Taking calc 1, have a high B average
Get sick, not study hard enough, get F on final
Get low (non failing) final grade
Talk to professor, he will give me a second chance in 2 weeks
What the fuck can I do to make sure I am ready?