I'm taking a 1-credit course and it's INSANE

[EyeMWing]

*8* papers. Half a semester. 1 credit. What in the name of satan?

This, plus a presentation. Granted, the papers are SHORT (2-3 pages each). But they're such a fvcking pain in the ass. Gotta submit another paper by midnight tonight... I'm growing TIRED of this.

 

[imported_Kensai]

 

[BriGy86]

what are the papers on?

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: BriGy86
what are the papers on?

Stupid sh!t that makes my head hurt. You see, this is one of those stupid, required, "Welcome to higher education, here's how things work" courses. No content. It's just a bunch of annoying self-analysis and "learning how to do research" bullsh!t. It's not hard - it's TEDIOUS and totally NOT WORTH THE FVCKING EFFORT.

 

[Aves]

I'm taking a 1 credit course in UNIX. I've only attended once and that was an exam.

 

[Anubis]

all my classes in college were 1 credit

 

[bandana163]

Do you have to take that course?
What is it called?

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: Anubis
all my classes in college were 1 credit

I think it's pretty safe to assume your 1cr courses mean something significantly different from the normal meaning of 1cr, because at most places, 1 credit means 1hr/wk for a full semester or 2hrs/wk for a half semester. Most courses couldn't POSSIBLY be structured like that and work.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
*8* papers. Half a semester. 1 credit. What in the name of satan?

This, plus a presentation. Granted, the papers are SHORT (2-3 pages each). But they're such a fvcking pain in the ass. Gotta submit another paper by midnight tonight... I'm growing TIRED of this.

name of the class perhaps may help us understand?

 

[DingDingDao]

Originally posted by: Anubis
all my classes in college were 1 credit

How does that work?

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: Vaerilis
Do you have to take that course?
What is it called?

Yes - it's required. All first-year students must take one of these courses, and this particular one is required of all IST majors. What's it called? IST111S is the only damn thing I know it by. Probably some bullsh!t like "Introduction to the School of Information Sciences and Technology"

 

[BriGy86]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: BriGy86
what are the papers on?

Stupid sh!t that makes my head hurt. You see, this is one of those stupid, required, "Welcome to higher education, here's how things work" courses. No content. It's just a bunch of annoying self-analysis and "learning how to do research" bullsh!t. It's not hard - it's TEDIOUS and totally NOT WORTH THE FVCKING EFFORT.

example?

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Anubis
all my classes in college were 1 credit

I think it's pretty safe to assume your 1cr courses mean something significantly different from the normal meaning of 1cr, because at most places, 1 credit means 1hr/wk for a full semester or 2hrs/wk for a half semester. Most courses couldn't POSSIBLY be structured like that and work.

at my school it didnt matter how many hours a week you met, they were all 1 credit

i had classes that met for 1 hour 2x a week and classes that met for 3 hours 3 x a week all 1 credit

4 classes a semester = 4 credits = 8 credits a year = 32 credits needed to graduate

classes that met for 1/2 a semester were obviously 1/2 credit,

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: BriGy86

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: BriGy86
what are the papers on?

Stupid sh!t that makes my head hurt. You see, this is one of those stupid, required, "Welcome to higher education, here's how things work" courses. No content. It's just a bunch of annoying self-analysis and "learning how to do research" bullsh!t. It's not hard - it's TEDIOUS and totally NOT WORTH THE FVCKING EFFORT.

example?

IST 111 ? Fall 2005
Assignment: Tentative IST Plan

Points: 25

At this point, you?ve gotten to hear information regarding IST options, as well as information regarding the IST internship requirement. Please complete a short paper (approximately 2 pages). Your paper should address the following issues relating to IST and IST internships:

? Your knowledge/impression of IST prior to the presentation
o Indicate what research/fact finding you completed prior to choosing IST

? How your impression and knowledge of IST has changed based on this presentation (or not)

? What option or options most appeal to you at this time ? and why?

Having heard today?s internship presentation, take a few minutes to brainstorm some possible internship opportunities:

? What personal contacts do you have that might be useful when looking for an internship?

? What local businesses might be possible sources of internships?


? Are you interested in an out-of-state or international internship?

Not hard. But OH DEAR GOD WHY THE FVCK DO I HAVE TO DO IT?

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Anubis
all my classes in college were 1 credit

I think it's pretty safe to assume your 1cr courses mean something significantly different from the normal meaning of 1cr, because at most places, 1 credit means 1hr/wk for a full semester or 2hrs/wk for a half semester. Most courses couldn't POSSIBLY be structured like that and work.

You're a dumbass. 1cr course means that you attend class for 1hr total every week.

Just like a 3cr hour course would mean that you would attend class for 3hours total every week.

~new

 

[bandana163]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Anubis
all my classes in college were 1 credit

I think it's pretty safe to assume your 1cr courses mean something significantly different from the normal meaning of 1cr, because at most places, 1 credit means 1hr/wk for a full semester or 2hrs/wk for a half semester. Most courses couldn't POSSIBLY be structured like that and work.

at my school it didnt matter how many hours a week you met, they were all 1 credit

i had classes that met for 1 hour 2x a week and classes that met for 3 hours 3 x a week all 1 credit

4 classes a semester = 4 credits = 8 credits a year = 32 credits needed to graduate

classes that met for 1/2 a semester were obviously 1/2 credit,

Now that's a weird system.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Anubis
all my classes in college were 1 credit

I think it's pretty safe to assume your 1cr courses mean something significantly different from the normal meaning of 1cr, because at most places, 1 credit means 1hr/wk for a full semester or 2hrs/wk for a half semester. Most courses couldn't POSSIBLY be structured like that and work.

You're a dumbass. 1cr course means that you attend class for 1hr total every week.

Just like a 3cr hour course would mean that you would attend class for 3hours total every week.

~new

errrr wrong
read my post above

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Vaerilis

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Anubis
all my classes in college were 1 credit

I think it's pretty safe to assume your 1cr courses mean something significantly different from the normal meaning of 1cr, because at most places, 1 credit means 1hr/wk for a full semester or 2hrs/wk for a half semester. Most courses couldn't POSSIBLY be structured like that and work.

at my school it didnt matter how many hours a week you met, they were all 1 credit

i had classes that met for 1 hour 2x a week and classes that met for 3 hours 3 x a week all 1 credit

4 classes a semester = 4 credits = 8 credits a year = 32 credits needed to graduate

classes that met for 1/2 a semester were obviously 1/2 credit,

Now that's a weird system.

i thought it was normal, the credit hours thing to me is the weird one

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Vaerilis

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Anubis
all my classes in college were 1 credit

I think it's pretty safe to assume your 1cr courses mean something significantly different from the normal meaning of 1cr, because at most places, 1 credit means 1hr/wk for a full semester or 2hrs/wk for a half semester. Most courses couldn't POSSIBLY be structured like that and work.

at my school it didnt matter how many hours a week you met, they were all 1 credit

i had classes that met for 1 hour 2x a week and classes that met for 3 hours 3 x a week all 1 credit

4 classes a semester = 4 credits = 8 credits a year = 32 credits needed to graduate

classes that met for 1/2 a semester were obviously 1/2 credit,

Now that's a weird system.

i thought it was normal, the credit hours thing to me is the weird one

My HS used that system - and Penn State uses the credit hours system. I find the hours to be much more intuitive because some classes SHOULD be worth more because they require more time and more work.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Anubis
all my classes in college were 1 credit

I think it's pretty safe to assume your 1cr courses mean something significantly different from the normal meaning of 1cr, because at most places, 1 credit means 1hr/wk for a full semester or 2hrs/wk for a half semester. Most courses couldn't POSSIBLY be structured like that and work.

You're a dumbass. 1cr course means that you attend class for 1hr total every week.

Just like a 3cr hour course would mean that you would attend class for 3hours total every week.

~new

Exactly which one of them are you calling a dumbass... because EyeMWing told you the exact same thing you said... but you quoted him in there too.

 

[rocadelpunk]

quit your whining.

i had to take a survey course too, write papers and go to first year lectures on alcohol safety/diversity yada yada.

just do your work on time and you'll be fine. It's not like your other classes are difficult : ).

You'll learn fairly quickly that college has very little to do with how smart you are

for the most part it's how much effort/work you put into the class that'll determine your grade.

 

[wasserkool]

what is IST???

 

[electricJ]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Vaerilis

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Anubis
all my classes in college were 1 credit

I think it's pretty safe to assume your 1cr courses mean something significantly different from the normal meaning of 1cr, because at most places, 1 credit means 1hr/wk for a full semester or 2hrs/wk for a half semester. Most courses couldn't POSSIBLY be structured like that and work.

at my school it didnt matter how many hours a week you met, they were all 1 credit

i had classes that met for 1 hour 2x a week and classes that met for 3 hours 3 x a week all 1 credit

4 classes a semester = 4 credits = 8 credits a year = 32 credits needed to graduate

classes that met for 1/2 a semester were obviously 1/2 credit,

Now that's a weird system.

i thought it was normal, the credit hours thing to me is the weird one

What commie college did you go to?

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: wasserkool
what is IST???

This is the one and only thing I've learned in this damned class - how to explain WTF you're majoring in.

MIS + CS + Business + CIS + Engineering + Amusing emphasis on interpersonal skills because they know they're catering to nerdly recluses = IST.

Essentially, a breeding program for consultants and IT management.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: electricJ

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Vaerilis

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: EyeMWing

Originally posted by: Anubis
all my classes in college were 1 credit

I think it's pretty safe to assume your 1cr courses mean something significantly different from the normal meaning of 1cr, because at most places, 1 credit means 1hr/wk for a full semester or 2hrs/wk for a half semester. Most courses couldn't POSSIBLY be structured like that and work.

at my school it didnt matter how many hours a week you met, they were all 1 credit

i had classes that met for 1 hour 2x a week and classes that met for 3 hours 3 x a week all 1 credit

4 classes a semester = 4 credits = 8 credits a year = 32 credits needed to graduate

classes that met for 1/2 a semester were obviously 1/2 credit,

Now that's a weird system.

i thought it was normal, the credit hours thing to me is the weird one

What commie college did you go to?

This one