Weird Programming Thing

[EnragedPC]

I asked about a C++ class and the lady there said i shouldnt even think about it without knowing Fortan and another language but i cant remeber what she said...is that normal? should i have to learn those first..i thought those were like really old and not used

 

[Platypus]

fortran, and you dont need to know it at all to program in C. She is an idiot.

 

[EnragedPC]

u positive about this? its a $500 class

 

[Platypus]

I took a C++ class with no knowledge of any other language. Get other opinions if you want. I thought FORTRAN was a dead language...

 

[ThisIsMatt]

On a side note:

<< Evil will always win because good is dumb -Dark Helmet >>

Isn't it Lord Helmet? Maybe I need to watch it again...

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

Well, almost any programming language will give you a leg up on learning another, but might as well start with C++, no reason to begin w/FORTRAN.

I guess the exception might be if the C++ class skips or skims over things because they assume you've already learned it in the other class?

 

[rangeLife]

What exactly do you want to do with programming? Most answers don't require FORTRAN at all.

 

[perry]

Maybe Pascal was the other?

If it's not an entry level programming class, you might have some troubles.

If you're new to programming, it might be a good idea to buy a C++ 'primer' book to read before you start the class so you aren't completely lost on the first day. New and unfamiliar terms will be thrown out very quickly, and if you aren't at least a little bit familiar with programming you're going to be behind from the very beginning.

$500 is cheap! I'm taking an online class in the fall, 3 hours, out of state tuition is costing me $677. I won't ever see a classroom and I won't ever see the professor! Just have to take two tests in a 'controlled' environment during the class.

 

[Anghang]

she probably didn't know what she was talking about...you don't need fortran to understand C++...

 

[riddelrp]

I think my dad said he proged in Fortran like 20+ years ago!

I took basic (the language) programming, then I took C++ (McPhersons or something like that? Hey it was like 2 years ago ok!). Last semester I took MS Visual C++ and this next semester I am taking a continuation of that class.

Might I note that the C++ class I took last semester (CPS-150) I could have taken with NO prior prog experience.
The C++ class this semester (CPS-151) requires C++ knowledge. Basicaly CPS150 covered all the commands. CPS151 takes the commands and goes very in depth.

-Ryan