Computer Science BS Journal (CST334) : Week 1

 This week in CST334 was loaded with information. Some of it review, some of it learning material. The things we covered in class this week include: An intro to the OS, Computer Architecture Review, Linux and the Shell, Programming in C, Command Line Introduction, and a Math Addendum. Half of this was review to me, and the other half was learning material. I'm not too familiar with the command line and Linux so that was a learning experience with me. I enjoyed basically being able to code in C for our assignments and run the tests on the command line. It was a smooth introduction for what is capable with the command line. Also the Math Addendum was a good refresher. I learned about hex and binary a bit in a previous class but never understood it 100%, only enough to answer some basic questions. I know I'll need to study that a bit more because I feel like it's pretty important to be able to read hex/binary. Another new topic or rather a learning experience was the Computer Architecture Review. I knew only a bit of information regarding this and the video lectures from this week helped me understand it a bit more. Although I missed a few things on the quiz, the things I missed were described thoroughly in the quiz results. So I was able to correct my knowledge and learn even more. 

 Based on this weeks modules I can gladly say I'm excited to see what else is in store for the rest of my time in CST334. I'm looking forward to what else I can do with the command line, Linux, and C. This week showed me only a glimpse of what is possible. Bring it on CST334, bring it on.

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