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What Does It Mean to Study Computer Science?

What is the study of computer science?

• "Computer science provides a foundation in the theory and design of computer systems. The information sciences majors add an understanding in the way people use the technologies. After all, an information system includes not just the computers, programs, and networks but also the way individuals, organizations, and society use these powerful tools.
  
  "The computer science major trains you in the theory and design of computing systems and software, as well as in important application areas. Your course work balances the need to keep up-to-date with the latest technology with the need to acquire a conceptual foundation that will last throughout your career."

— College Board Book of Majors, 2^nd edition

• "Computer science prepares students for the broad career title of computer scientist. This career consists of a wide range of professionals who design computers and the software programs that run them.
  
  "Computer science is distinguished by the higher level of theoretical expertise and innovation applied to complex problems, as well as the creation or application of new technology. Computer scientists can be theorists, researchers, or inventors."

— College Majors Handbook, 2^nd edition

• "The rapid spread of computers and information technology has generated a need for highly trained workers to design and develop new hardware and software systems and to incorporate new technologies. These workers—computer systems analysts, database administrators, and computer scientists—include a wide range of computer specialists. Job tasks and occupational titles used to describe these workers evolve rapidly, reflecting new areas of specialization or changes in technology, as well as the preferences and practices of employers."

— America's 101 Fastest Growing Jobs, 8^th edition

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