Bachelor of Computer Science
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The Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (abbreviated BCompSc or BCS or BSCS or B.Sc. CS) is a type of bachelor's degree awarded after collegiate study in computer science. In general, computer science degree programs emphasize the mathematical and theoretical foundations of computing.[1]
Professional qualifications after finishing the degree
The required skills and qualifications for working as a Computer or Software Engineer comprise a large number of theoretical aspects within the areas of Computer Science and Electronics. The following list shows a classification according to the professional profiles that are currently demanded:[4]
- Knowledge of, at least, one programming language (currently in use) or a specific technology in depth.
- Being able to read English, since most of the documents relating to the areas of work as a computer engineer are written in this language.
- Handling of version control systems. Although this is not mandatory, most companies employing computer engineers make use of version control systems.
- Knowledge related to Information Theory and Telecommunications, enabling optimised and legally-compliant designs and facilitating self-control and audits if required.
- Computability Theory to calculate the viability of the problem to be solved.
- Efficiency awareness for industrial mechanization of information (scalability, reliability, etc ...).
- Automata Theory and Algorithm Design Theory to design suitable automation solutions in information processing.
- Software Engineering understanding to evaluate the best techniques of design, development and maintenance of software, subject to calculations of quality constraints, time, cost, etc..
- Artificial Intelligence or Knowledge Engineering such as pattern recognition or neural networks to calculate and design knowledge production systems as an industrial competitive advantage in information management.
- Electronics to calculate and design communication and control interfaces between computers and various mechanical and electrical devices, such as data acquisition systems.
- Industrial and business organization understanding needed for planning, management and control of computer projects and, management of ICT departments.
- Hardware knowledge to analyze and design solutions in the field of microprocessor architecture.
Typical requirements
Because computer science is a wide field, courses required to earn a bachelor of computer science degree vary. A typical list of course requirements includes topics such as:[2]
- Computer programming
- Programming paradigms
- Algorithms
- Data structures
- Logic & Computation
- Computer architecture
Some schools may place more emphasis on mathematics and require additional courses such as:[3]
- Linear algebra
- Calculus
- Probability theory and statistics
- Combinatorics and discrete mathematics
- Differential calculus and mathematics
Beyond the basic set of computer science courses, students can typically choose additional courses from a variety of different fields, such as:[4]
- Theory of computation
- Operating systems
- Numerical computation
- Compilers, compiler design
- Real-time computing
- Distributed systems
- Computer networking
- Data communication
- Computer graphics
- Artificial intelligence
- Human-computer interaction
- Information theory
- Software testing
- Information assurance
Some schools allow students to specialize in a certain area of computer science.[5][6][7]
Related degrees
- Bachelor of Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Computing
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
- Bachelor in computer design
See also
References
- ^ "Bachelor of Computer Science (BCOMPSC) Degree". University of Wollongong in Dubai.
- ^ [1] Course description of the Bachelor of Computer Science at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- ^ [2] Archived 2010-11-16 at the Wayback Machine Bachelor of Computer Science at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
- ^ [3] Classes available through Purdue University's Computer Science Department
- ^ "Computer Science concentrations offered by Stevens Institute". Stevens Institute of Technology. Archived from the original on 2011-08-10. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ "Saint Leo University program description offering Information assurance specialization". Saint Leo University. Archived from the original on 2011-11-23. Retrieved 2011-12-01.
- ^ "B.S. Computer Science - Cybersecurity Concentration". Fairleigh Dickinson University.