All Answers: [pakgrid] Re: Stanford University Introduction to Databases begins January 15, 2013

Monday, 14 January 2013

[pakgrid] Re: Stanford University Introduction to Databases begins January 15, 2013

I signed up for this course.
I am also taking AI (udacity), computer networks (coursera).

I am a geek, and I am badly interested to make some geek friends.
who want to:
"To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." Alfred Tennyson

Muhammad Aamir Khattak,
3rd yr Software Engineering student,
Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

--- In pakgrid@yahoogroups.com, sami jan wrote:
>
> *Stanford University Introduction to Databases - open online course Class
> begins January 15, 2013* *---------------------------------------------* *How
> long does the course last?*
>
> The course material is scheduled for just over 9 weeks, followed by a final
> exam period March 21-23, 2013.
>
> *How many hours a week should I expect this course to take?*
> Each week includes 1-2 hours of video material, although some students
> review videos multiple times, while others opt to crank up the speed.
> Quizzes and exercises can vary from attempting the minimum number of
> problems just once (perhaps a couple of hours), to repeating all of the
> required and optional problems until you have them completely nailed.
> Because we provide pointers to a great deal of review material, and we've
> created a large number of optional exercises, the sky's the limit in terms
> of time commitment.
>
> *What background do I need?*
> The course does not assume prior knowledge of any specific topics, however
> a solid computer science foundation -- a reasonable amount of programming,
> as well as knowledge of basic computer science theory -- will make the
> material more accessible. Also bear in mind that picking and choosing which
> topics to learn is a great approach, and not all topics require the same
> level of background.
>
> *Do I need to buy a textbook?*
> Detailed lecture notes are provided. Having a textbook in addition to the
> notes is not necessary, but you might want to purchase one for reference,
> to reinforce the core material, and as a source of additional exercises.
> Suggested textbooks and readings are listed as part of the materials.
>
> *How does this course differ from the corresponding course for Stanford
> students?*
> Stanford students watch exactly the same videos and do exactly the same
> quizzes and exercises. In addition, Stanford students work hand-graded
> "challenge problems" in certain topics, and they have a multi-part
> programming project.
>
> *Do I get a credit or a certificate?*
> No, you will receive an informal Statement of Accomplishment from the
> instructor.
>
> *What will be required to receive a Statement of Accomplishment?*
> When the course was offered in fall 2011, all students who achieved at
> least 50% of the possible points received a Statement of Accomplishment. We
> expect to use a similar metric this year.
>
> https://class2go.stanford.edu/db/Winter2013/preview/
>