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193 series are normal undergrad courses. None of them were required (and probably still are not) for a CS degree, but they are an acceptable choice, along with
by gleb 18y ago
193 series are normal undergrad courses. None of them were required (and probably still are not) for a CS degree, but they are an acceptable choice, along with many others. I think I took u (Unix programming), d (C++) and i (Internet programming) back in the day. 193 series is explicitly industry oriented, but the whole point of Stanford CS education is to get the practical experience at the same time you learn the fundamentals. The two are complimentary.
- natrius 18y agoNot only are the 193's not required, they don't count towards the major at all.
- vlad 18y agoI'm taking a Comp Sci class in flash animation and graphic design. Not only does it not count towards the major, but nor for any elective, either (of the ones I have remaining to fulfill). But I wanted to take it... and it's been worth it.
- quantumhobbit 18y agoI'm starting to think that this is a universal truth that the best classes never count towards your major. If the only people in there want to be there, including the prof, everyone learns more.
- wallflower 18y agoAnother Stanford course that got plenty of buzz from last year: CS 377W “Create Engaging Web Applications Using Metrics and Learning on Facebook” 3-5 units Tues & Thurs: 2:15 - 5:05