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I really wouldn't worry about which class to take. Both are important. Too bad you don't have time to take both (assumption). Networks might be more "practic

I really wouldn't worry about which class to take. Both are important. Too bad you don't have time to take both (assumption). Networks might be more "practical" if you're applying for a job at Cisco. Logic might be more practical if you're applying for a job at Xilinx. Both would be practical if you're applying at Google. I would suggest that you take the one you're more interested in. Personally I would choose the networking class, and it might be more applicable when you start hacking at your startup... but take logic if you like it that much. Don't waste $$$ on a class that you're not as interested in -- especially when you have the luxury of choosing between two CS courses. Also - don't stress over it. It's your last semester, you'll have the rest of your life to learn whatever you didn't learn at Uni.

tlrobinson 19y ago
"Logic might be more practical if you're applying for a job at Xilinx." Mathematical logical has very little to do with digital logic.
- brooksbp 19y ago
  Calculus has very little to do with Computer Science. I meant that Mathematical Logic will probably exercise your brain better than Networking for something like Digital Logic/FPGA design.
  - lg 19y ago
    Thanks for the feedback; that's partly my motivation with wanting to take logic--if math requires me to think more, then I should take that, because developing good thinking habits is so valuable. But a bunch of the comments here suggest that the networking material is very useful, so I'm leaning towards that now. And you're right, I have my whole life to learn new things... but damn it, I don't want to be at a disadvantage! :)
    - brooksbp 19y ago
      I find that I learn things easier and deeper when I'm not forced to. Forced meaning I have to learn some person's way of learning the material, I have to know what someone thinks is the most valuable knowledge of the material, I would be influenced by the person basically... Then again this theory of learn is completely out the window when it includes someone of expertise. I would be much happier and consistently motivated to take an intro to high-level programming class from Guido (Python) than some recent grad student.

tlrobinson 19y ago

"Logic might be more practical if you're applying for a job at Xilinx." Mathematical logical has very little to do with digital logic.

brooksbp 19y ago
Calculus has very little to do with Computer Science. I meant that Mathematical Logic will probably exercise your brain better than Networking for something like Digital Logic/FPGA design.
- lg 19y ago
  Thanks for the feedback; that's partly my motivation with wanting to take logic--if math requires me to think more, then I should take that, because developing good thinking habits is so valuable. But a bunch of the comments here suggest that the networking material is very useful, so I'm leaning towards that now. And you're right, I have my whole life to learn new things... but damn it, I don't want to be at a disadvantage! :)
  - brooksbp 19y ago
    I find that I learn things easier and deeper when I'm not forced to. Forced meaning I have to learn some person's way of learning the material, I have to know what someone thinks is the most valuable knowledge of the material, I would be influenced by the person basically... Then again this theory of learn is completely out the window when it includes someone of expertise. I would be much happier and consistently motivated to take an intro to high-level programming class from Guido (Python) than some recent grad student.