UNC Computer Science

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.

  1. 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
  2. What is the course load like for 110, 401 and 410?
  3. What are the best professors to take for 401 & 410?
  4. How large are the class sizes for these courses?
  5. What is your overall impression of the computer science department?
  6. 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?
  7. Overall how is the quality of instruction at UNC for computer science? Are the professors generally good? Do they care about the students?
  8. 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.
  9. How does tutoring services work at UNC? Are there any low cost private tutoring options? If so, where?
  10. How large are the class sizes?
  11. Anything else?

Thanks so much! Your responses will really help me!

-Thurston

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