Q. I'm filling my college application and under the degree of choice, i picked computer science, but have to choose between 'Info systems', 'Information technology' and 'science' guessing 'science' is main computer science. What exactly is the difference? Which should i choose?
Little about me, if it helps.
I'm kinda good in math, but i need a paper or something for rough work, can't really do all the math in my head and i'm not all that fast
I would love to master in the security field
I enjoy running websites, its my hobby basically ( this is basically what made me choose computer science), would love to know how to code dynamic website scripts.
Computer Science:
'Info systems', 'Information technology' or 'science' which should i choose?
Little about me, if it helps.
I'm kinda good in math, but i need a paper or something for rough work, can't really do all the math in my head and i'm not all that fast
I would love to master in the security field
I enjoy running websites, its my hobby basically ( this is basically what made me choose computer science), would love to know how to code dynamic website scripts.
Computer Science:
'Info systems', 'Information technology' or 'science' which should i choose?
Answer
Colleges have a lot of latitude in what they call these degrees and what courses that make up the major. Generally speaking most schools will offer a Computer Science (CS) degree that is primarily Programming related and will likely include some advanced Math courses. I suspect you have figured out the Science inside Computer Science is the Programming emphasis it sounds like you want. I will give you fair warning - A Computer Science degree program is very difficult. Programming is not for everyone and many very intelligent people transfer out of this major.
It is extremely important to graduate with a 3.0-35 GPA grade average. Employers often look at that information when considering new hires. If you start out in CS and feel your grades sinking below 3.0 you need to bail out and get into another Computing major before your GPA is damaged. I'm not saying that if you graduate with a lower grade average you are doomed but it will take longer to find a job since employers often look at that number.
The other half of Computing majors is Computer Infomation Systems (CIS) which may also be called Information Systems or Information Technology. This is a more general Computing degree and usually does not have as much Programming and Math as a pure CS degree.
Now this is where it gets really confusing. If you want to do Computing Security you can do that with either of these degrees. I have a CIS major and work in Computing Security and the person who I am training to take over my job, is a Computer Science major.
So I would not get too hung up over what major you pursue as either can eventually allow you to do Computing Security work.
Best wishes!
Colleges have a lot of latitude in what they call these degrees and what courses that make up the major. Generally speaking most schools will offer a Computer Science (CS) degree that is primarily Programming related and will likely include some advanced Math courses. I suspect you have figured out the Science inside Computer Science is the Programming emphasis it sounds like you want. I will give you fair warning - A Computer Science degree program is very difficult. Programming is not for everyone and many very intelligent people transfer out of this major.
It is extremely important to graduate with a 3.0-35 GPA grade average. Employers often look at that information when considering new hires. If you start out in CS and feel your grades sinking below 3.0 you need to bail out and get into another Computing major before your GPA is damaged. I'm not saying that if you graduate with a lower grade average you are doomed but it will take longer to find a job since employers often look at that number.
The other half of Computing majors is Computer Infomation Systems (CIS) which may also be called Information Systems or Information Technology. This is a more general Computing degree and usually does not have as much Programming and Math as a pure CS degree.
Now this is where it gets really confusing. If you want to do Computing Security you can do that with either of these degrees. I have a CIS major and work in Computing Security and the person who I am training to take over my job, is a Computer Science major.
So I would not get too hung up over what major you pursue as either can eventually allow you to do Computing Security work.
Best wishes!
Is Computer Information Systems a good major to go for?
Good Choic
Are there any pros and cons to this career? Also, is it a good idea with the way our economy is goin? Are the salaries pretty good to start? What do you think is a good business field to go into right now besides Computer Information Systems?
Thank you so much, and happy new year!!
Answer
First, you sound very smart and technically inclined. The info systems industry is flooded right now. I have a few other suggestions for you.
How do you feel about health sciences like pharmacy, dental school, bio-medical engineering, nursing?
Personally I would recommend bio-medical engineering. Its something to do with machines used in the health care industries. Things like MRI machines and CT scans and Xrays. You can help develop new machines too as you work depending on how specialized you are.
I also recommend things like solar panel installation, wind energy etc. I am not exactly sure what this degree is called but pays well. You don't have to actually install on the roof, but just be in that field. We have legislation in place that is encouraging renewable energy, clean energy. This is a new and expanding industry. Its called degree in Renewable Energy Technology. Very much in demand and is a hot job.
I am assuming you are a guy and are technically minded. Please look up the biomedical engineering, pleasse. My guy friend did a two year associate degree and started at $68,000 a year. Thats $34 dollars an hour! Can you imagine how much more you will make if you get a bachelors degree in that?
From wikipedia:
Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering principles and techniques to the medical field. This field seeks to close the gap between engineering and medicine: It combines the design and problem solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences to improve healthcare diagnosis, monitoring and therapy.[1]
Biomedical engineering has only recently emerged as its own discipline, compared to many other engineering fields; such an evolution is common as a new field transitions from being an interdisciplinary specialization among already-established fields, to being considered a field in itself. Much of the work in biomedical engineering consists of research and development, spanning a broad array of subfields (see below). Prominent biomedical engineering applications include the development of biocompatible prostheses, various diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices ranging from clinical equipment to micro-implants, common imaging equipment such as MRIs and EEGs, biotechnologies such as regenerative tissue growth, and pharmaceutical drugs and biopharmaceuticals.
Good luck.
First, you sound very smart and technically inclined. The info systems industry is flooded right now. I have a few other suggestions for you.
How do you feel about health sciences like pharmacy, dental school, bio-medical engineering, nursing?
Personally I would recommend bio-medical engineering. Its something to do with machines used in the health care industries. Things like MRI machines and CT scans and Xrays. You can help develop new machines too as you work depending on how specialized you are.
I also recommend things like solar panel installation, wind energy etc. I am not exactly sure what this degree is called but pays well. You don't have to actually install on the roof, but just be in that field. We have legislation in place that is encouraging renewable energy, clean energy. This is a new and expanding industry. Its called degree in Renewable Energy Technology. Very much in demand and is a hot job.
I am assuming you are a guy and are technically minded. Please look up the biomedical engineering, pleasse. My guy friend did a two year associate degree and started at $68,000 a year. Thats $34 dollars an hour! Can you imagine how much more you will make if you get a bachelors degree in that?
From wikipedia:
Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering principles and techniques to the medical field. This field seeks to close the gap between engineering and medicine: It combines the design and problem solving skills of engineering with medical and biological sciences to improve healthcare diagnosis, monitoring and therapy.[1]
Biomedical engineering has only recently emerged as its own discipline, compared to many other engineering fields; such an evolution is common as a new field transitions from being an interdisciplinary specialization among already-established fields, to being considered a field in itself. Much of the work in biomedical engineering consists of research and development, spanning a broad array of subfields (see below). Prominent biomedical engineering applications include the development of biocompatible prostheses, various diagnostic and therapeutic medical devices ranging from clinical equipment to micro-implants, common imaging equipment such as MRIs and EEGs, biotechnologies such as regenerative tissue growth, and pharmaceutical drugs and biopharmaceuticals.
Good luck.
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