CSC104 SLOG

What's something new you learned this week in class? In class, we explored some of the limits of computation.  In particular, we discussed the Fibonacci sequence and designed a function to compute the result for each term number in the sequence.  However, as we approach large term numbers, the computation takes an exorbitant amount of time.  For example, to calculate the 100 th term in the Fibonacci sequence, it would take approximately 18 billion years. What's something that challenged you this week? This week, the limits of computation related to the Fibonacci sequence was an interesting yet challenging topic for me to comprehend.  To get a better understanding, I watched the lecture recording and reviewed my lecture notes.  I now feel more confident with my understanding of this topic.

What's something you enjoyed this week in class? In class, we learned how to animate an image using the function big-bang.  I found this topic very interesting and enjoyed experimenting with different images and functions (to update the image). How did your test go this week? On Friday, I wrote my second term test for CSC104.  To prepare for the test, I reviewed my lecture notes and attempted the prior year term tests.  I was confident with my understanding of the course material, and I believe that I was well-prepared.  I finished writing the test with plenty of time to spare, so I was able to confirm all of my answers.  I feel confident in my performance, and I look forward to receiving my results.

What's something new you learned this week in class? In class, we learned how to design a function using a local definition.  This allows us to filter a list using different variables.  Moreover, we learned how to work with colors and began to use image->colors and colors->image, to modify images.  What was one of your achievements this week? One of my achievements this week was completing Project 1.  I decided to work alone on this assignment, and I was pleased to see that I was able to apply some of the course material.  Overall, I understood the requirements and was able to work through the project fairly quickly.  However, upon testing my functions, one test kept failing.  To get help, I visited the CS Help Center and one of the TA’s helped me identify the source of my error.  From that point, I was able to correct my function design and complete the assignment.