Regarding computer science major?

Question

I'm going to be majoring in computer science. However, I have no experience programming and have never taken a class on it. Will the beginning computer science class be too much for me?

Answer 1

You will see after your beginner class if you actually like it. Many a kid have changed their majors after the 101 classes...

Answer 2

I have a buddy who was a Comp Sci. major. All I know is that it is tons of hard math and that was enough to disinterest me.  

Answer 3

if it's begginers than i think you will be able to handdle it if you are willing to learn and work hard to achive your goal.

Answer 4

You might be alright, but it doesn't hurt to get some experience anyway. You can start learning C++ with these video tutorials:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/index.p...

They are perfect for beginners. This one can get you started by showing you how to install a free compiler:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson0...

Here are some simple games with code downloads that you can use to get some ideas:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson9...

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson2...

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/console/Lesson2...

These tutorials can get you started with graphics programming in OpenGL:

http://xoax.net/comp/cpp/opengl/index.ph...

You can go through the tutorials and if you have questions on them or anything else in C++, please post to me here:

http://xoax.net/forum/

Best of luck!

Answer 5

your a great kid...  

Answer 6

just study....

Answer 7

No.  The beginning classes are usually all about the history of processers, how the basic functions of the computers work, registry, BIOS, hardware/software interface, boolean....that kind of thing

Answer 8

just as a precaution, you might want to start programming ahead of time.

download a free programming tool(or illegal programming tool, if you dare) and read some online tutorials. I just finished a grade 10 visual basic course, and am now using a VB6 imitation tool to better my skills.

and math does help, if you're coding in C+, or the like.

Answer 9

No, the beginning stuff is pretty easy. History, basic stuff, etc. You'll be fine.