Computer science

Updated: 02/07/2022 by Computer Hope
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Sometimes abbreviated as CS or CompSci, computer science is the study of computers, how they work and basic skills in computer programming. Anyone with a computer science degree has a good understanding of computer software and hardware and skilled in one or more computer programming languages.

How do I learn computer science?

The programming part of computer science is certainly something that can be self-taught. However, unless you teach yourself high-level math, such as calculus (Lambda calculus), differential equations, and linear algebra, you must attend a university.

Who is the father of computer science?

Alan Turing is the father of computer science and considered as the first computer scientist.

What jobs are available for a computer science student?

Someone with a computer science degree often gets a job as a programmer and help to create computer software or write scripts. However, once you have a computer science degree, you are capable of working at and applying for most computer-related jobs.

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