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Computer Science Engineer vs. Information Technology
Computer Science Engineer vs. Information Technology
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Three different disciplines generally fall under the category of computer science:
Three different disciplines generally fall under the category of computer science:
computer engineering, information technology, and computer science
Rather than working with lab equipment, however, they use ______ to find ways to transfer information.
Rather than working with lab equipment, however, they use ______ to find ways to transfer information.
algorithms and math
A computer scientist trades in beakers and test tubes for ______ and operating systems like Windows or Mac OS.
A computer scientist trades in beakers and test tubes for ______ and operating systems like Windows or Mac OS.
A computer engineer works with the actual equipment that makes the computer function, such as the ______.
A computer engineer works with the actual equipment that makes the computer function, such as the ______.
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Computer Science Disciplines
- Computer science encompasses three distinct disciplines.
- These disciplines focus on finding ways to transfer information using computers.
- In contrast to laboratory scientists, computer scientists use computers and operating systems to conduct their work.
Computer Science vs. Computer Engineering
- Computer scientists trade traditional lab equipment (beakers and test tubes) for computers and operating systems like Windows or Mac OS.
- Computer engineers, on the other hand, work with the physical equipment that makes the computer function.
- This equipment includes hardware components such as ______ (central processing units, motherboards, etc.).
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