Final Entry — CS373 Fall 2020

The following summarizes my experience for cs373.

How well do you think the course conveyed those takeaways?

I think the course definitely conveyed that testing was important, as well as collaboration. I think it did its job in teaching the design for algorithms, containers, and decorators. I particularly got a lot from the distinction between lazy and eager.

Were there any other particular takeaways for you?

I felt that the course did a good job in teaching the details of Python that most people may not know/pay attention to.

How did you feel about two-stage quizzes and tests?

I really liked the two-stage quiz and test design. They were less stressful, knowing that at minimum, you would likely get at least half credit.

How did you feel about cold calling?

The cold calling was not as bad as it appeared in the beginning of the semester. I think it was a welcome addition to keep people paying attention.

How did you feel about office hours?

They were there if we needed them. Personally, I did not find it necessary to go to office hours.

How did you feel about lab sessions?

Similar to the office hours, I personally did not find it necessary to go to lab sessions.

Give me your suggestions for improving the course.

I only disliked the point distribution for the last exam — it was weighed more toward the individual portion rather than the usual 50–50.

Stephen Zheng