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what’s the difference between computer science and information technology?

*both are college courses*

thanks for those who will help…

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darkscorpia offline Verified User (1 year, 3 months) Long Term User Shouts: 17 #
An Undisclosed Location | 10 months, 1 week ago (11 minutes after post)

computer science is more detailed and advanced; You have programming, binary conversions…ets

IT is more along the lines of using MS platforms like excel, word, etc..

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Kirkburton, G8, GB | 10 months ago (3 days, 11 hours after post)

Computer science represents the study of implementing systems on computer hardware. Typically this refers to programming and the concepts underlying it but fills a larger void regarding the design and implementation of computer hardware in problem solving.

Information technology refers to anything involving technology and information. This is an extremely broad field involving the manipulation of electronic data in any context.

Generally IT involves looking from the outside in. “What’s the best way to make money?” “What security issues might arise?” “What database should our company use?”

Computer science involves looking at the inside. “How can I implement an algorithm to make this calculation in the fastest way possible?” “What design concepts can I use to make this secure?” “How can I best configure this database to work as required?”

Computer science is the technical aspect of computing. The code, the inner workings, making stuff do things.

IT is the paperwork around computing. Making decisions based on something you don’t entirely understand and expecting to get paid more for it.

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srinath_ronni offline Verified User (3 months, 3 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 3 months, 3 weeks ago (6 months, 1 week after post)

computer science engineering
Computer engineering technology programs prepare people to help engineers design and build computer systems. Students learn to install and maintain equipment. They also learn to write and test software programs.

Computer science programs prepare people to work with computing problems and solutions. Students learn computer systems design. They study software and hardware design. They also learn to profile the needs of specific end-user situations.

Computer engineering programs prepare people to use math and science to design and operate computer systems. Students learn how to build hardware and software programs. They also learn to assess how well computers help solve problems and complete tasks.

Computer systems technology programs prepare students to help people who use computer systems. Students learn to design, program, and install computer systems. They also learn to solve computer hardware and software problems.

Information Technology
Information science programs teach people about the collection, organization, and use of information. Students learn about computer data storage and processing. They learn about systems planning and design. They also learn to develop databases that meet user needs.

Information technology programs prepare people to design computer systems. Students learn about computer hardware, software, and networking. They learn to create easy-to-use system designs

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An Unknown Location | 2 months ago (8 months after post)

nice buddy ….pretty much informative…..

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srinath_ronni offline Verified User (3 months, 3 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 2 weeks ago (8 months, 2 weeks after post)

thank you:-)

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An Unknown Location | 1 day, 13 hours ago (10 months after post)

it deal with software and hardware

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