Is a college-level basic computer science class difficult?

[BlackVelvetElvis]

I am very bad with math. Will this be an issue?
I have to take another math, science, or computer science class to finish my degree.

[brokensymmetry]

1. Math isn't the problem.

Logical thinking and a willingness to practice writing code is.

The key is - are you willing to spend a couple hours practicing (really, truly practicing, not logging onto DU! :) ) for every hour in class. If you do that, you should do fine. If you don't, success will be less likely.

[Shrek]

2. An intro course shouldn't be too tough

Most of the math will deal with numbering systems other than base 10 (typically base 2 and base 16). If you can handle that you'll be okay.

[salvorhardin]

3. What? No base 8?

Typical octobigot! :-)

[Endangered Specie]

5. you stupid eighter

;) 16 is the master base.

[salvorhardin]

11. Hexacentrists aside...

Any CS101 course should be pretty easy. Back in the day Pascal was the language of choice for intro level comp sci classes, but it's probably Java now.

[Endangered Specie]

4. Math is not the deciding factor...

what is is critical thinking... using what you know to accomplish a task efficiently and effectively.

Logic skills are helpful too.

What is your degree (if I may ask).

[BlackVelvetElvis]

6. I'm going for my B.A.

In art (graphic design).

[Endangered Specie]

8. most people I know majoring in a humanities...

take a biology, astronomy or some other science or pre-calulus... Ive never heard of any of them taking a compy sci class.

But then again, if what I think graphic design is true... knowing a computer would be quite helpful.

[BlackVelvetElvis]

10. Bingo.

I thought it may be helpful. I'm trying to avoid as much math as possible.

[DS1]

7. take an html course, it'll be a snap

[Speck Tater]

9. My daughter is a succesfull graphic designer and

she does 90% of her work on the computer with a digital drawing tablet, photo shop, and 3d max. The computer is absolutely indispensible to artists in today's market.

FWIW: I used to teach first year undergrad intro level comp sci about 30 years ago. It's pretty easy, actually.