University:
Boston University
Course:
MET CS 201 | Introduction to Programming
Academic year:

2023
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35

Pages:

11
Author:

vratitiea8k

What are Computer Science and Computer Engineering? Computer Science is… The use of math and logic to develop an algorithm to solve a problem. Computer science existed long before computers. e.x. Binary – 3rd century Allan Turing (1920s) “Computer science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes.” – Edsger W. Dijkstra Computer Science is…  Not just using software, but being able to make your own or optimize existing ones. ex: Using Photoshop = Graphic Design MAKING Photoshop = Computer Science  Understanding how computers interpret the commands you give them and (the “psychology” of computers) Many programs model complex systems and realworld phenomena, like physics systems in games and cinematic Special FX. You’re the teacher  A computer can only “learn” new things if you tell it how. It cannot think for itself.  This means that if you want to model something, you have to understand how it works yourself before you can teach it to the computer.  This means that Computer Scientists know how everything works which makes us geniuses. Computer Science is…  Abstract: First you have to understand how a system works, as well as the math that goes into it.  Concrete: Once you understand this system, you have to know how to put it into code that the computer will understand. Computer Engineering is…  While CS is mostly software based, CE is primarily hardware based (though there is some overlap)  Designing and building computers and their parts  Make computers faster, smaller, and more powerful. Computer Engineers lead the way in new technology. Computer Engineering is…  Computer Engineers must know electrical engineering and some mechanical engineering. Both involve knowledge of physics.  Build circuit boards, the chips that connect them, & all the devices and other hardware (CD/DVD drives) A man soldering a motherboard Computer Engineers also help design the OS The OS acts as a bridge between the hardware and software, so OS developers need to work with engineers so that this bridge can be tailored to the physical system. Computer Engineering is…  Computer Engineers don’t just work for companies that make computers  Also found in Robotics, financial services, chemical companies, defense contractors, transportation, manufacturing, and anything that uses automated computer systems. Conclusion  Computer Science is problem solving- knowing how to manipulate computers to model and solve problems and perform tasks  Computer Engineering is building the hardware and knowing how to make hardware and software work together