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Old July 19th, 2001, 10:20 PM
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Computer Science????

I was just wondering if anyone knew exactly what Computer Science was. I was thinking about taking some classes, and was wondering what this was. Can a person get into computer programming with this degree? I've had people tell me that you can get into programming with it, and I've had people tell me it just touches the surface of programming. Does it also involve the hardware aspect of computers? Please help me!!!!
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Old July 20th, 2001, 01:36 AM
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What constitutes Computer Science will vary somewhat from one University to another. The Title Itself is sort of a general catch all type, such as Industrial Management. IM will include among other things, Industrial Enginerring, Business Administration, Accounting, Business Law, and many other related courses.

You will probably find in most cases, the Computer Science will have a similar curriculum, only with Computer oriented courses. Computer programming would be one subject you would take along with some basic theory classes. You will have to be fairly good in Math to do well in these courses.

Here is a link to BU which will give you a thumbmail sketch of some of the various classes, and subjects offered.

http://cs-www.bu.edu/

Computer Programming is a speciality in itself. It used to be fun with the older machines. However it is more and more getting to be just a job.

See if you can get an appointment with the MIS Dept. of some medium size company. Many of them will be only to glad to give you some information as to what you might want to pursue.

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Old July 22nd, 2001, 09:51 PM
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Here is a comparison of Computer Science & Information Technology.

COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Structure and Content

First Year

Core Modules
Communications
Computing Mathematics
Exploiting the Internet
Principles of Computers 1 and 2
Visual Programming 1
Formal Methods 1
C Programming 1
Systems Development
Options include:
Introduction to Games
Introduction to Virtual Reality
Business Organisation
Graphical Mathematics 1
Visual Programming 2
European Language

Second Year

Core Modules
Databases
Networks and Communications
Object Technology 1
Group Project
Options include:
Games Design
Introduction to Games Technology
C Programming 2
Graphics Programming
Formal Methods 2
Graphical Mathematics 2
User Interfaces
Compiler Construction
Data Structures
Functional Programming
Operating Systems 1
Systems Architecture
Expert Systems
Numerical Programming
Object Technology 2
Real-time Development

Third Year

Supervised work experience placement

Fourth Year

Core Module
Practical Project
Options include:
Advanced Databases
Advanced Systems Programming
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Graphics
Computer Systems Architecture
Distributed Computing
Formal Aspects of Computer Science
Human Computer Interaction
Languages and Compilers
Operating Systems 2
Programming the Web
Real-time Systems


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Structure and Content

First Year

Core Modules
Communications
Exploiting the Internet
Information Technology Applications 1 and 2
Introduction to Multimedia
Visual Programming 1 and 2
Business Organisation
Systems Development
Options include:
Introduction to Games
Introduction to Virtual Reality
C Programming 1
Multimedia Authoring
Multimedia Technology
European Language

Second Year

Core Modules
Database Systems
User Interfaces
Networks and Net Management
Group Project
Information Systems Management
CSCW and Groupware
Computer Security
Options include:
Games Design
Research Methods for Information Systems
Advanced World Wide Web 1 and 2
C Programming 2
Organisational Behaviour
Object Technology 1 and 2
Business Online
Expert Systems
Multimedia Production and Marketing
Systems Design Methodologies

Third Year

Supervised work experience placement

Fourth Year

Core Modules
Practical Project
Emerging Technologies
Options include:
Advanced Games Design
Strategic Information Management
Theories of Systems Development
Information Management in the Supply Chain
Human Computer Interaction
Distributed Computing
Advanced Visual Programming
Programming the Web
Advanced Database Systems


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Computer Science is more Matchmatical and programming is a bit part of the course.
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Old August 7th, 2001, 08:27 AM
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it's best to go around to different universities and see what their computer science has to offer, but all of the unies i've seen with computer science just have it basically with computer programming, as well as parts of robotics, multimedia computing, and some others. If you would like to program for fun, or for a small company, computer science is the way to go. However, if you intend on programming for major companies, or for starting your own business, Software Engineering is best. SE is harder, as it not only includes computer science, but also aspects of project management etc. And I believe with most universities computer science contains aspects of computer hardware as well.
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Old December 17th, 2021, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by rustygates
Here is a link to BU which will give you a thumbmail sketch of some of the various classes, and subjects offered.

http://cs-www.bu.edu/

Computer Programming is a speciality in itself. It used to be fun with the older machines. However it is more and more getting to be just a job.
Ya I guess its too complex for me!!

I went to the page but its all over my head!! -- Seems interesting though
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