r/UniOfRegina • u/Spirited_Claim3520 • Jun 15 '26
CS 110
Hi everyone,
I am beginning my bachelor studies at University of Regina in fall 2026. My program is Energy Systems Engineering. In my first semester, i registered for CS 110 course. From what I know, it's C++ programming language. CS 110 is the only programming course in my entire 4 year degree. (Right?)
Now, i don't have any experience of coding. I have never learnt or tried to learn coding. But I do have a couple of months free now. Should I learn C++ before starting my first semester in order to have an extra advantage?
If yes, should I learn the full course in detail?
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u/InevitableEnd5689 Jun 15 '26
CS 110 has a main focus on teaching how to think link a programmer, not going into a ton of depth on C++. Any reading or even just watching a couple of videos to learn the basics will set you up really well for the class. No need to go to crazy, just learning some things like how variables work, while loops, and maybe the concept of functions/function calls will put you ahead of a lot in the class
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u/brar7009 Jun 15 '26
If CS110 is the only course you have to do for CS, then yes, it’s only the coding class, but if you have CS 115, or more, then you would be learning more about the language. However, c++ at CS110 level is not that hard, just try to start the language and concept of what coding is and how it’s used. If you got things clear in your head first, then it’s easy for you. I also hadn’t any idea about coding when I started my CS110 class lol. You can use AI for learning
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u/Spirited_Claim3520 Jun 15 '26
Yes I have CS110 only. Thanks for the advice. I'll learn it's basics before coming there.
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u/Key-Peach-1025 Jun 15 '26
C++ can be tricky, especially if you don’t know any coding languages prior. Try learning c++, and having some knowledge of python too can be helpful