[Bizzel]

Durham university to study software engineering! I just got my letter through this morning and I couldn't be happier (or luckier, for that matter). It's a really beautiful area and I could tell as soon as the train pulled in that I was going to like it - it just felt like home already. Take a look at the place: Virtual tours : What's Durham like as a place? - Durham University

I'll be going there in October when I finish my current job. Can't wait!

 

[Kirosia]

So what, you think you're better than me?

 

[Duggeh]

I think I'm better than me.

Congrats Bizzel. Although I've never understood the term software engineering. Its not like there's pencils or concrete or scaffolding involved. Why can't it just be called programming?

 

[dkjohnso]

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Originally Posted by Duggeh /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why can't it just be called programming?

That's an interesting question. I think the word "engineering" is often used to imply planning before implementation. A tinkerer tries something four or five times and eventually gets it to work, whereas an engineer maps out his plan of attack beforehand, and succeeds the first time (ideally). I have a lot friends who are very skilled programmers, but they are more tinkerers than engineers. I suppose it's a fine line though.

 

[breakfastchef]

What is Durham University? I know there is UNC, Duke and NC State in the area. Is this some other kind of institution in the Research Triangle?

 

[goldenratiophi]

[size=x-large]CONGRATS!!!! GOOD STUFF!!!![/size]

 

[jayehs]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkjohnso /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's an interesting question. I think the word "engineering" is often used to imply planning before implementation. A tinkerer tries something four or five times and eventually gets it to work, whereas an engineer maps out his plan of attack beforehand, and succeeds the first time (ideally). I have a lot friends who are very skilled programmers, but they are more tinkerers than engineers. I suppose it's a fine line though.

software engineers are more process oriented (= more documentation

)

 

[The Pieman]

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Originally Posted by breakfastchef /img/forum/go_quote.gif What is Durham University? I know there is UNC, Duke and NC State in the area. Is this some other kind of institution in the Research Triangle?

I think this maybe Durham in the UK? Not RTP. Bizzel has a UK location.

Congratulations Bizzel.

cheers
Simon

 

[musicmind]

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Originally Posted by goldenratiophi /img/forum/go_quote.gif [size=x-large]CONGRATS!!!! GOOD STUFF!!!![/size]

lol.

Congrats Bizzel.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Congrats!

Remember to register for afternoon classes. Gives you time to sober up!

 

[Duggeh]

^ It hasn't always worked for me.

Class in 8 hours actually. I should sleep.

 

[cosmotron]

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Originally Posted by Duggeh /img/forum/go_quote.gif Although I've never understood the term software engineering. Its not like there's pencils or concrete or scaffolding involved. Why can't it just be called programming?

Simple, softe's use Windows, comp sci uses Linux.

(This is coming from a CS student)

 

[-=Germania=-]

Welcome to Team College-Fi!

Sorry for your budget!

 

[vagarach]

Ya eh, no matter what you believe, class at 8:30am just plain sucks. There's always those few seconds of sleep-deprived stupor when the alarm jolts you awake

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[wanderman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duggeh /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why can't it just be called programming?

At my uni engineering has steeper math and pure science requirement.

edit:8:00am is worse but if you just went to sleep on time It wouldn't be a big deal.