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What Is Computer Science

Computer science is the study of computers and computational systems, focusing on software and software systems including their theory, design, development and application. Principal areas of study in computer science include artificial intelligence, computer systems and networks, security, database systems, human computer interaction, vision, and graphics, numerical analysis, programming languages, software engineering, bioinformatics, and theory of computing. Career opportunities in computer science include software developers, database administrators, computer hardware engineers, computer systems analysts, computer network architects, web developers, and computer and information research scientists.

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What Is Computer Science

Computer science is the study of computers and computational systems, focusing on software and software systems including their theory, design, development and application. Principal areas of study in computer science include artificial intelligence, computer systems and networks, security, database systems, human computer interaction, vision, and graphics, numerical analysis, programming languages, software engineering, bioinformatics, and theory of computing. Career opportunities in computer science include software developers, database administrators, computer hardware engineers, computer systems analysts, computer network architects, web developers, and computer and information research scientists.

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What is Computer Science?

Computer Science is the study of computers and computational systems. Unlike electrical and
computer engineers, computer scientists deal mostly with software and software systems; this includes
their theory, design, development, and application.

Areas of Computer Science

Principal areas of study within Computer Science include artificial intelligence, computer
systems and networks, security, database systems, human computer interaction, vision, and graphics,
numerical analysis, programming languages, software engineering, bioinformatics, and theory of
computing.

Career opportunities:

1. Software Developers create software programs that allow users to perform specific tasks on
various devices, such as computers or mobile devices. They are responsible for the entire
development, testing, and maintenance of software.

Communication skills are vital for securing the necessary information and insight from end users
about how the software is functioning.

2. Database administrators analyze and evaluate the data needs of users. They develop and
improve the data resources used to store and retrieve critical information.

They need the problem-solving skills of the computer science major to correct any malfunctions
in databases and to modify systems in line with the evolving needs of users.

3. Computer hardware engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and testing computer
components, such as circuit boards, routers, and memory devices.

Computer hardware engineers need a combination of creativity and technical expertise. They
must be avid learners who stay on top of emerging trends in the field to create hardware that
can accommodate the latest programs and applications.

Computer hardware engineers must have the perseverance to perform comprehensive tests of
systems, again and again, to ensure the hardware is functioning as it should.

4. Computer systems analysts assess an organization’s computer systems and recommend changes
to hardware and software to enhance the company’s efficiency.
5. Computer network architects design, implement, and maintain networking and data
communication systems, including local area networks, wide area networks, extranets, and
intranets. They assess the needs of organizations for data sharing and communications.
6. Web developers assess the needs of users for information-based resources. They create the
technical structure for websites and make that web pages are accessible and easily
downloadable though a variety of browsers and interfaces.
7. Computer and information research scientists invent technology that solves complex problems
in fields like science, medicine, and business. They also find new uses for existing technology
that accomplishes the same goals.

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