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DT249 Information Systems / Information Technology

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  • 12-08-2008 5:13pm
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    ChRoMe
    Registered Users Posts: 2,021 ✭✭✭


    Hey

    Im starting the part time degree course DT249 Information Systems / Information Technology in september. Does anyone here know what language they use to teach programming?

    Thanks


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    feylya
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    It's Java afaik. I'm actually mid-way through that course myself at the moment but skipped the first 2 stages.


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    Creamy Goodness
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    according to the site for DT249 it's C.

    http://www.comp.dit.ie/dt249/modules/sdev1001.html

    look under the rec. reading list.


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    ChRoMe
    Registered Users Posts: 2,021 ✭✭✭ChRoMe


    Feylya how are you finding the course so far?


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    feylya
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    It's grand. Handy enough. I've just finished Semester 2 of Stage 3 and I'm about to start Semester 1 of Stage 3 (that's not a typo). It can be a bit of a head wrecker if you're working full time too but it'll be worth it in the end.


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    docentore
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    On the first year / stage there is C and XML. Later you'll have some object oriented languages.

    I find the course very educating and interesting (I'm just after first year). Definetely recomended for someone who wants to get himself deeper into IT.


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    Trampas
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    i completed this course in 2007 and it wasn't to bad.

    The lectures. Some are very good and some are not.

    They have put more programming into the course than it use to be which is good in my opinion.


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    ChRoMe
    Registered Users Posts: 2,021 ✭✭✭ChRoMe


    A few more questions, is it common that people use laptops for taking notes in lectures? Are there plugs in the rooms that students can use?

    Any safe place to put a moped around Kevin St?

    Thanks


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    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,359 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    A few people do. There's generally plugs near the front of the lecture room but that's about it. There is a car park that should be ok just after about 6.


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    Trampas
    Registered Users Posts: 7,637 ✭✭✭Trampas


    ChRoMe wrote: »
    A few more questions, is it common that people use laptops for taking notes in lectures? Are there plugs in the rooms that students can use?

    Any safe place to put a moped around Kevin St?

    Thanks

    Some lectures post the slides online before the lectures so you can print them off and write extra info but that was a few years ago.

    Mopeds are usually parked around the back or down the side.

    You will see them


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    rmn
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    feylya wrote: »
    It's Java afaik. I'm actually mid-way through that course myself at the moment but skipped the first 2 stages.

    What do you need to get exemptions form parts of the course?
    I mean i have some other qualifications and some industry exams, but do they take work experience into consideration?


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    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,359 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    I was granted an exemption from the first 2 years because I have a qualification in Software Development, various industry qualifications and have worked in the industry for several years.


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    rmn
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    Thanks, i am just interested in doing this course but want to make it as short as i can, so would like to see what exemptions i can get.
    By industry exams are you talking the various compTIA ones etc?
    Or anything else, sorry for all the questions
    Thanks


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    Dathai
    Registered Users Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭Dathai


    No, Comptia certs wont get you any exemptions.

    The first year comprises of core modules such as programming, business, and maths.As do the other years up to 4th.

    Unless you've got a college diploma, or something I don't think you can get an exemption. I've got CompTIA and other industry certs also.


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    Puddleduck
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    Hey, Im looking into IT myself, the only thing is Im a complete beginner, is this course for people already in IT?


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    Doodee
    Registered Users Posts: 6,420 ✭✭✭Doodee


    Trampas wrote: »
    i completed this course in 2007 and it wasn't to bad.

    Me too!



    I really enjoyed the course.
    I moved from Full time Comp Sci to it after securing a decent job.
    It can be a bit tough juggling but its well worth it.
    It's no walk in the park though, and thinking that you will finish it early / with little work is the wrong attitude. If you don't complete modules you must re-take them the next year and there is a required number of modules to pass the year / progress.


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    #17
    Raekwon
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    The first year of this course is pretty painful so far I have to say. Working for 8 hours then having to travel for an hour just to listen to some guy harp on about binary and hexadecimal for 3 long hours is absolute torture. Hopefully it will get alot more interesting in the second half of the year (I'm sure it will actually). Anyway learning C in the other module is very enjoyable so it's not all bad.


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    feylya
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    It doesn't get much better. It's a business management IT course more than anything.


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    Raekwon
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    Well looking at the other modules in the rest of the semesters it looks like it will be getting more and more interesting as the course progresses. At the moment though I am finding it hard to motivate myself to even go to lectures they are that boring. As soon as we get past numeral system then I'll be a happy camper again :)


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