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Interdisciplinarity

Gold Experience

Computer Science Minor

I am doing a minor in Computer Science to gain an understanding of software applications. I am going to take Computer Science 341 (Data Structures), Computer Science 435 (Graphics), and Computer Science 471 (AI) to become more versatile in programming. By taking courses in this minor, I can connect with faculty and students to see what classes will help me achieve my goal of creating a software application that can educate individuals. Their experiences as software engineers will help me grow in my journey to apply my knowledge to this challenge of educating others. 

So far, I have taken three Computer Science courses. I have 225 hours towards the minor. I am retaking both Computer Science 341 because of COVID-19, I didn't learn well online. In all of my Computer Science courses, I have encountered challenging classes. These challenges range from time management to struggling to understand certain concepts in code. I had to retake Computer Science 202 (Object-Oriented Programming); because of that, I have a decent understanding of the programming language, C++. This minor requires a lot of persistence and honest self-assessment. I had to dedicate plenty of time to understand the concepts mentioned in the lecture.  Then, realizing that I may not be as efficient as I could be due to time management. I have learned the importance of being proactive in Computer Science courses. I have been more proactive in completing minor assignments to work on projects for my Computer Science courses. I want to program an app using the skills form my courses. To make the game more comprehensive, there needs to be a well-written story, well-composed music, and personalized aspects that make the user want to play. The Grand Challenge has interdisciplinarity in this sense.

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