Hi all,
I was recently admitted to both Duke and UNC. I intend to study Computer Science and have several questions. I hope someone can provide some insight! My questions are quite specific because I am trying to narrow down my choice between the two schools.
- Will COMP 110 sufficiently prepare you for COMP 401, and likewise, will 401 prepare you for 410?
-I ask because I have zero experience with programming - What is the course load like for 110, 401 and 410?
- What are the best professors to take for 401 & 410?
- How large are the class sizes for these courses?
- What is your overall impression of the computer science department?
- How are the lectures designed in general? Are the lectures taught at a high level with low level assignments (i.e. where you have to dig deep and ‘self-teach’) or do the lectures and assignments complement each other?
- Overall how is the quality of instruction at UNC for computer science? Are the professors generally good? Do they care about the students?
- Is computer science at UNC known for grade deflation? How hard is it to maintain As in all your courses? I ask because I will be working as well.
- How does tutoring services work at UNC? Are there any low cost private tutoring options? If so, where?
- How large are the class sizes?
- Anything else?
Thanks so much! Your responses will really help me!
-Thurston