"Lectures were dry, but taking good notes helped immensely for labs and
the final. Homework was generally easy. The labs were interesting but
time-consuming. Many students spent twice the four unitted hours in the
lab most weeks. CS2 is difficult, but you get a lot out of it. A must
for CS majors."
--C.L.U.E. Review #1
"Although the after-lunch time, the plush chairs, and Steve Taylor's
English accent can make the CS2 lectures conducive to drowsiness, Taylor
knows his stuff and teaches it well. I found the material to be pretty
interesting and the labs well-designed. The concepts and techniques
learned in class are incorporated into two main projects during the
term: a phone book, and a map of Caltech with some very interesting
features. As interesting as the labs are, expect CS2 to be a major time
sink (unless you are a real stud). The horror stories are true - expect
to spend 12-18 hours a week on this class, although of course it can
vary. Some weeks will be better than others, but the labs are not
trivial. The T.A. that you get will also make a difference in how you
find the course. Overall I found CS2 to be a fine course, one that will
be useful for anyone who takes it."
--C.L.U.E. Review #3