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Just what is Computer Science?

    In my prior post, I defined what is Information Technology? Some of you may from time to time confuse it with it's counterpart, Computer Science. Let's get right to defining it, shall we?

    Computer Science is defined as the study of computers and computing, including their theoretical and algorithmic foundations, hardware and software, and their uses for processing information.1 In other words, the inner workings of a computer.
   
    Alan Turing, considered by many to be the father of modern computer science, formed the concept of algorithms and computations with his invention, named the Turing Machine. The Turing Machine could be adapted to do any algorithm, no matter how complex. This was done in 1936.2

    Although a lot of jobs from Information Technology can be obtained with learning information through Computer Science, Computer Science deals more with making the computer and it's parts. Some specific jobs are Software developer, Hardware developer, and A.I. Engineers.3

    Speaking of making things, we will look at the cool things you can make in either field. Until next time. 


**Alan Turing story is pretty interesting. Be sure to check out the link for his overview bio.

1EncyclopediaBritannica. (n.d.) Computer Science / Definition, fields, &
            facts. https:www.brittanica.com/science/computer-science
2Alan Turing: The father of modern computer science. (n.d.) Security Cameras and Video Surveillance Systems
            from CCTV Camera Pros. http://www.cctvcamerapros.com/Alan-Turing-Computer-Science-s/369.htm
3Handshake. (2020, April 2) Top 10 jobs for computer science majors.  
            http://joinhandshake.com/blog/students/top-10-jobs-for-computer-science-majors/





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