Go Highlanders! CS345. Free Elective: Two courses any level. I did my own method of studying and ended up with a grade I liked. | | Personal Opinion | I had a joke of a sponsor that didn't give me work until we were 75% through the semester. We also have BS/MS for those looking to finish a Master's degree and get it over with, and in combination with the M.S. A graduating student is prepared to be both professionally and socially engaged in the computing profession. | | Personal Opinion | Morty made class pretty interesting with his stories, but it would sometimes be annoying because he would take up a portion of class talking about why street signs have the green color on the bottom and red on top and would often rush the actual material since there is less time. CS331. Computer Science and Applied Physics - B.S. Home This is really nice because you won't have to wander around the campus to find an empty room that could potentially have a class in it in 30 minutes. The logic and theory was fun to work with and the lecture notes made it very easy to understand. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0). This course will give a broad overview of cybersecurity. Once you get to your senior year, you should start applying to full-time jobs right away. | | Study tips | I would highly recommend starting the projects early. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0). 85, CS 331-104: Database System Design and Management, Haroon, Tanweer, "CS 331-104: Database System Design and Management" (2020). CS106. I managed to graduate with 1 internship, 1 co-op and a few personal projects I worked on in the meantime. To view the content in your browser, please download Adobe Reader or, alternately, | | Personal Opinion | I took this the 2nd semester of my freshman year and this is the only course that's made me reconsider CS. NJIT has OCI's, On Campus Interviews, which can be found on handshake. |, | CS490 | Guided Design in Software Engineering | | ------ | ------ | | Professor | Theodore Nicholson | | Difficulty | | | Notes on Professor | Nicholson is a great professor and gives you a taste of what it's like to be in the real world. I can send you the markdown text for the formatting to be cleaner. Among the topics covered are numeric data representation, assembly language organization, memory addressing, memory systems, both real and virtual, coding and compression, input/output structures treated as programmed, interrupt, and direct memory access, and functional organization of the CPU and the computer system. I think only one topics from CS241 transferred to the following course, CS341, and even then, the topic wasn't even difficult to learn on your own. CS435. Web crawling. Intensive Programming in Linux. cs 350 - intro to computer systems cs 790a - doct dissertation & res cs 792 - pre-doctoral research cs 726 - independent study ii. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0). I found it really nice to have the dual boot on my desktop, and whenever I felt like doing homework, even for a course that isn't CS, I would always switch over to Linux to do it. Restrictions: Senior standing. I used the laptop for note taking on linux (linux made the experience much nicer for obvious reasons), and light programming. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0). |, | CS356 | Intro To Computer Networks | | ------ | ------ | | Professor | Susan Thomson | | Difficulty | | | Notes on Professor | Thomson is one of the best professors I had at NJIT and is the reason why I found the class so interesting and fun. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0). Data Visualization. | | Usefulness | If it weren't for a recent experience, I would've had the same comments as CS 241, but I recently just made a state machine diagram for my company (which they thought was really helpful and was impressed that I knew how to do) lol. Introduction to Data Science. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0). and just dismiss him/her. | | Usefulness | I haven't used any Data Science in practice yet, but I'm sure I will eventually with the way things are going. Information vs. data retrieval. Amanda_Contino. Intro to Computer Systems. I'll be going over the major CS courses I've taken at NJIT and in the order I took them in. If you have an idea for something to make (like a program that reads the name of a song to you when the song switches on Spotify), try it, you'll definitely learn something. An introduction to programming and problem solving skills for engineering majors using Python programming languages. NJIT CS332 - CH2. The NJIT Office of the Registrar strives to leverage technology to improve your experience as a member of our faculty. Students will learn how to set up and program their own 3D graphics based game engine using OpenGL. Overall, I wouldn't say it's a depressing campus because they are clearly working on it. Hands on experience in the form of exercises and programming projects are included throughout the course to reinforce material that has been presented in lecture form. Full Time, Internship position. CS104. The overall objectives of this course are to investigate the nature and techniques of a data-oriented computing development project. Listing for: PSI Metals GmbH Berlin. Computer Science and Mathematical Sciences - Computational Mathematics - B.S. Basically, if you go to the link and click on "Reserve an Interview Room" you can schedule a time to do just that. And to state the obvious : This is a summary of how I felt about the courses, and it is entirely my opinion. Although you won't be using everything you've learned in your programming courses, you will understand how to approach problems and break them down into smaller, more manageable parts. NJIT CS 332 CH 2 Summer 2020. It consists of: (i) A smooth, example-based presentation of the fundamental notions of ML via simple algorithms and visualizable "toy" data sets. Database system architecture; data modeling using the entity-relationship model; storage of databases; the hierarchical, network and relational data models; formal and commercial query languages; functional dependencies and normalization for relational database design; relation decomposition; concurrency control and transactions management. They must have a networking course before taking CS357. He replied to my questions within a day, he would host review sessions for the midterm and final, and he is without a doubt, the best professor at explaining complicated topics. See the General Education Requirements Refer to the General Education Requirements for specific information for GER courses". Meeting Number: 2621 656 8218. FAQ | This goes for all courses at NJIT. CS492. The Data Science (DS) Capstone Project spans two semesters and is intended to provide a real-world project-based learning experience for seniors in the BS DS program. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0). Undergraduate Tutoring Spreadsheet. CS490. I had almost nothing to present during the midterm except wire frames/concepts of what I was supposed to be doing. Independent studies, investigations, research, and reports on advanced topics in computer science. Computer Science Syllabi CS 331-104: Database System Design and Management Tanweer Haroon Instructor Haroon Document Type Syllabus Course Semester Spring 2020 Department Computer Science Course Number CS 331 Course Section 104 Recommended Citation Haroon, Tanweer, "CS 331-104: Database System Design and Management" (2020). When I took CS288, I didn't have too much linux experience prior to taking the course. This course focuses on the methodology for developing software systems. | | Usefulness | Even though the professor was good, I personally just didn't really care about databases and SQL things at the time, but again, in retrospect, I should've paid more attention. | | Usefulness | This is, without a doubt, the most important class in the NJIT Computer Science curriculum and will be the basis of all the interview that you go on. sohna@njit.edu (973) 596-2315. . in Computer Science are available in the catalog at this link. You'll probably get scared by the emails about robberies on campus but more often than not, it's usually a person that's roaming around NJIT at 3 am with some beats on their head. CS101. Emphasizes both underlying theory and applications. The overall objectives of this course are to investigate the nature and techniques of a data-oriented computing development project. What I did was take an hour just before I sleep just apply to jobs on LinkedIn, Indeed, Monster, Handshake, and other sites. This course introduces students to the engineering problem solving process in the context of MATLAB. No dual booting. 40 terms. How do I do this thing?). I didn't follow my own advice that I had in the previous comment and I started seriously applying to jobs in March. Second, this course will help students gain knowledge of the applications to computer systems and communication security. Introduction to Computer Science in C++. CS388. Prerequisite: MATH333. CS337. There are both paid and unpaid opportunities but it's a great experience to apply what you learn in class to some other fun areas you may not be familiar with." And if you want to make friends, don't go on Reddit and make a thread complaining about how no one talks to you. A study of advanced programming topics with logical structures of data, their physical representation, and the design of computer algorithms operating on the structures. Although I understand that going in-depth for a lecture is a good thing, I don't think spending 2 months reviewing statistics is a good idea especially because stats is a pre-req for the course and it's just wasting our time reviewing things we already know. Turns out you don't have anything to do until like the middle of the project and once you do that one task, you're basically done for the rest of the semester. assignments. Many languages have been developed in order to deal with these interactions. 3 credits, 4 contact hours (3;1;0). 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0). The library and random rooms in FMH are great places to study and get shit done. Once complete, students will have created two fully functional games. Otherwise you might be stuck with a person that barely does his work and Nicholson will not give a fuck regardless of how much you complain about your struggles. If you're like me and weren't able to secure a job before graduation, you shouldn't panic. Homework. I did not like the way he taught his class because it would mainly go something like this : 1) Write a complicated problem on the board 2) wait 20 seconds for the entire class to "solve" this complex problem 3) Solve the problem on the board within 2 minutes without explaining anything 4) go back and point at random parts of the solved equation and tell the class to "just do it". Yeaa, I have heard a bunch of horror stories from Itani and Rutkowski. Overall, her lectures don't really prepare you for her tests and she leaves you really clueless on what to do on the homework. Students will learn how to utilize their own custom 2D graphics and sounds into their projects. An opportunity for the student to integrate the knowledge and skills gained in previous computer science work into a team-based project. The study of new and/or advanced topics in an area of computer science not regularly covered in any other CS course. Also, at the end of the semester she told us to go over her 10 PowerPoints slides that had over 100 slides in each one of them which was pretty yikes. Topics include basic concepts of computer systems, software engineering, algorithm design, programming languages and data abstraction, with applications. |, | CS431 | Database System Design and Management | | ------ | ------ | | Professor | Ananya Dass | | Difficulty | | | Notes on Professor | Dass is a really kind and caring professor. Typically I would do Mediums for CS114 difficulty equivalent questions | | Useful links | Facebook professor's course material | | Study tips | Try to do all the homework by yourself and do not cheat off of other people. CS434. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0). Restriction: Senior standing and project proposal approval. computer science. In DS Capstone I, teams of project participants will carry out market research, identify appropriate data science problems, collect and preprocess the needed data, define performance metrics, perform risk analysis, and finish an overall design of their solution that integrates various data analytics techniques. One regret I have is that I was too busy not doing that, so finding internships/co-ops was a bit of a challenge. The department offers B.S., B.A., M.S. Case studies (e.g. The certificate consists of 12 credits and can be pursued on either a part- or full-time basis. This is an introductory course to Machine Learning (ML). | | Usefulness | Although I do understand the concept and theory behind the course, I don't know when or how I will be applying CS241 work in to real life practice. Prerequisites: BNFO 240 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Dass goes really in depth with all the queries she has and would often times make one that's more than 400 characters, which she will follow up with a breakdown of what each part is doing. Course covers language definition structure, data types and structures, control structures and data flow, run-time consideration, and interpretative languages. The course provides students with hands-on experience for programming relatively large applications. It starts with an examination of the basic components and concepts that define the Android platform, and then moves on to cover the specific structure that comprises an Android application. Hillier College of Architecture and Design, Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER, English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing, English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research, Advanced Data Structures and Algorithm Design. First, students will learn fundamental concepts of cybersecurity. 38, CS 350-002: Introduction to Computer Systems (Revised for Remote Learning), Sohn, Andrew, "CS 350-002: Introduction to Computer Systems (Revised for Remote Learning)" (2020). Dunno, I'm pretty sure I remember Shu Lee saying it was his first semester teaching CS114, but it was so long ago I probably don't remember too well. Please consult your advisor for appropriate free electives. Advanced Data Structures and Algorithm Design. Topics include knowledge representation, parsing language, search, logic, adduction, uncertainty, and learning. Topics include basic strategies for problem solving, constructs that control the flow of execution of a program and the use of high level data types such as lists, strings and dictionaries in problem representation. Everything you need for the exam is right in those notes and it explains everything well. NJIT Syllabi Prerequisite grade requirement for Computer Science majors: Students are expected to earn a grade of B or better in CS 100. Besides interviews however, I did have to create and manage a few databases of my own and the course did give me a good understanding of what to do and what query I would need to get a specific data set. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (0;0;3). Prerequisites: CS114 or CS116 or IT114 or equivalent with a grade C or better. 16 terms. I found this approach to be effective since you can see the cause and effect of what that piece of code will do live and if you have different ways to solve a problem, you could always ask Sohn for his opinion. See below for some details. CS433. Software Engineering. Students will gain knowledge about theoretical design principles and apply them directly on real-world data, as part of assignments and course projects. This forced myself to get comfortable with the OS and within a week or so of general desktop use, I was able to use it efficiently. Web Search. I can do a lot of tasks that were difficult or more complicated on windows with the help of Linux and overall makes my programming experience nicer. I say awkward because he would just ask the class a question and wait for 5 minutes for someone to raise their hand and answer a question. Also, that's good advice, I'll put it in the thread soon, vraj you are so cute ;) kevin is also still an ape. Surveys biological databases and tools for managing them. > I think your 341 would be the exact opposite if you had rutkowski, and your 252 would have been harder if you had that with Sohn, and Itani for 288. He really wants to push students to get their foot in the door with these sponsored projects and he encourages you to put the experience you had on your resume. His lectures are very awkward and his voice is monotone. Storage strategies for persistent information are also covered, including the use of the available SQLite Database features. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0). CS350 assignments are C-programming heavy. -/u/meattbone, "We also have BS/MS for those looking to finish a Master's degree and get it over with, and in combination with the M.S. Introduction to Computer Networks. Listed on 2023-03-04. Probably after you take CS114 because you'll have the knowledge to pass the interviews. Just be prepared to move if you are in FMH because there may be a class incoming. Random thoughts and stuff that I don't know where to put: The unofficial subreddit for NJIT students! BNFO491. He does allow the textbook to be brought into the class, but it's usually a bait. Also, I remember him not handing out PowerPoint slides because he wanted everyone to go to class (Which i think is dumb). GitHub is totally necessary, and maybe a personal website (which you can host for free at NJIT). | | Personal Opinion | 288 is great. Introduction to UNIX Operating Systems. Overall a great professor to start with. He's a great person and although most of the course is handled by his e-team, he'd always be willing to help you out. Pretty easy class, but you have to read a lot and if you get stuck on something, try to refer to old class material. NOTE: The latest versions of Adobe Reader do not support viewing PDF files within Firefox on Mac OS and if you are using a modern (Intel) Mac, there is no official plugin for viewing PDF files within the browser window. The interview process sometimes can take up-to 2-3 months and if you want to secure a job before graduation, you should definitely take early action. CS113. Holy shit, this is the most quality Ive ever seen on this sub, major props. There are two main goals of this course. IT/Tech. She's a very knowledgeable professor and knows what she is talking about. Students will learn how to load and display custom 3D models created using existing 3D modeling tools. Algebraic and numeric algorithms. 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0). 3 credits, 3 contact hours (3;0;0). Students will work on their own game projects utilizing the professional game engine. |, | CS280 | Programming Language Concepts | | ------ | ------ | | Professor | Gerard Ryan | | Difficulty | | | Notes on Professor | Gerard made every single class interesting. The course also includes the organization of shells, editors, utilities, and programming tools of the UNIX operating system. Prerequisites: CS114 or CS116 with a grade C or better. in Computer Science M.S. I do remember a lot of people complaining about how he only taught a small portion of what is on the exam in class, but most of the topics were in the lecture notes.