Week 4

In today's lecture we began to look more in-depth at analysis. We began to learn about models and the different types (mathematical, descriptive and graphical), which is something I looked at 3 weeks ago in AFW2851 (Accounting Information Systems and Financial Modelling). I suppose that you have to expect a bit of overlap like that in a double degree (AFW2851's lecture was on database, which I only did a whole subject on last year). Anyway, we also learnt about events and things, which was interesting, especially seeing that they look like something that could easily be examinable, although I can't help but wonder why they couldn't come with a better name other than things. Covered also were event tables, and we began to look at the diagrams. There looks like there's going to be a bit of diagram drawing, which I haven't always liked in the past (but seeing I now have Photoshop that may be easier).

The tutorial was less structured than normal with the interview. I still think it was a little early to be asking questions; my questions normally come after I've sat down and done a draft of the assignment. I had quite a few questions, only to be told they related more to design than analysis! This means (I hope) that I got enough information out of the mp3 for the assignment, and that I was thinking in too much detail. I guess it helps too that my grandfather is a retired pro, means that between him and my dad I've picked up a bit of an understanding about golf.
Anyway, looking forward to next week and hoping I get a chance to do a bit of work on the assignment.